Finding the Third Proportional to 18,776 and 28,871
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,776 and 28,871 is: 44,393.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,776 : 28,871 = 28,871 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,776/28,871 = 28,871/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,776x = 28,871 × 28,871 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,776x = 833,534,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 833,534,641/18,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,393.62
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