Finding the Third Proportional to 18,632 and 29,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,632 and 29,100 is: 45,449.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,632 : 29,100 = 29,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,632/29,100 = 29,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,632x = 29,100 × 29,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,632x = 846,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 846,810,000/18,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,449.23
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