Finding the Third Proportional to 18,402 and 28,696.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,402 and 28,696.50 is: 44,749.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,402 : 28,696.50 = 28,696.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,402/28,696.50 = 28,696.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,402x = 28,696.50 × 28,696.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,402x = 823,489,112.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 823,489,112.25/18,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,749.98
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