Finding the Third Proportional to 18,228 and 28,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,228 and 28,557 is: 44,738.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,228 : 28,557 = 28,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,228/28,557 = 28,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,228x = 28,557 × 28,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,228x = 815,502,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 815,502,249/18,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,738.99
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