Finding the Third Proportional to 18,110 and 28,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,110 and 28,815 is: 45,847.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,110 : 28,815 = 28,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,110/28,815 = 28,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,110x = 28,815 × 28,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,110x = 830,304,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 830,304,225/18,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,847.83
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