Finding the Third Proportional to 18,457 and 28,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,457 and 28,657 is: 44,493.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,457 : 28,657 = 28,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,457/28,657 = 28,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,457x = 28,657 × 28,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,457x = 821,223,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 821,223,649/18,457 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,493.89
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