Finding the Third Proportional to 18,772 and 28,233
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,772 and 28,233 is: 42,462.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,772 : 28,233 = 28,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,772/28,233 = 28,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,772x = 28,233 × 28,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,772x = 797,102,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 797,102,289/18,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,462.30
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