Finding the Third Proportional to 18,486.50 and 28,415.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,486.50 and 28,415.50 is: 43,677.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,486.50 : 28,415.50 = 28,415.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,486.50/28,415.50 = 28,415.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,486.50x = 28,415.50 × 28,415.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,486.50x = 807,440,640.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 807,440,640.25/18,486.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,677.31
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