Finding the Third Proportional to 18,431 and 28,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,431 and 28,346 is: 43,594.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,431 : 28,346 = 28,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,431/28,346 = 28,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,431x = 28,346 × 28,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,431x = 803,495,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 803,495,716/18,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,594.80
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