Finding the Third Proportional to 18,462 and 28,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,462 and 28,845 is: 45,067.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,462 : 28,845 = 28,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,462/28,845 = 28,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,462x = 28,845 × 28,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,462x = 832,034,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 832,034,025/18,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,067.38
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