Finding the Third Proportional to 18,698.50 and 28,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,698.50 and 28,750 is: 44,204.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,698.50 : 28,750 = 28,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,698.50/28,750 = 28,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,698.50x = 28,750 × 28,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,698.50x = 826,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 826,562,500/18,698.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,204.75
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