Finding the Third Proportional to 18,524.25 and 28,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,524.25 and 28,728 is: 44,552.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,524.25 : 28,728 = 28,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,524.25/28,728 = 28,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,524.25x = 28,728 × 28,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,524.25x = 825,297,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 825,297,984/18,524.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,552.30
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