Finding the Third Proportional to 18,398 and 28,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,398 and 28,169 is: 43,129.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,398 : 28,169 = 28,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,398/28,169 = 28,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,398x = 28,169 × 28,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,398x = 793,492,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 793,492,561/18,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,129.28
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