Finding the Third Proportional to 18,240 and 28,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,240 and 28,998 is: 46,101.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,240 : 28,998 = 28,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,240/28,998 = 28,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,240x = 28,998 × 28,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,240x = 840,884,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 840,884,004/18,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,101.10
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