Finding the Third Proportional to 18,294 and 28,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,294 and 28,242 is: 43,599.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,294 : 28,242 = 28,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,294/28,242 = 28,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,294x = 28,242 × 28,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,294x = 797,610,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 797,610,564/18,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,599.57
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