Finding the Third Proportional to 18,216 and 28,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,216 and 28,965 is: 46,056.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,216 : 28,965 = 28,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,216/28,965 = 28,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,216x = 28,965 × 28,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,216x = 838,971,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 838,971,225/18,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,056.83
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