Finding the Third Proportional to 18,497 and 28,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,497 and 28,207 is: 43,014.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,497 : 28,207 = 28,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,497/28,207 = 28,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,497x = 28,207 × 28,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,497x = 795,634,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 795,634,849/18,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,014.26
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