Finding the Third Proportional to 18,530 and 28,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,530 and 28,737 is: 44,566.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,530 : 28,737 = 28,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,530/28,737 = 28,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,530x = 28,737 × 28,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,530x = 825,815,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 825,815,169/18,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,566.39
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