Finding the Third Proportional to 18,254 and 28,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,254 and 28,431 is: 44,281.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,254 : 28,431 = 28,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,254/28,431 = 28,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,254x = 28,431 × 28,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,254x = 808,321,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 808,321,761/18,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,281.90
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