Finding the Third Proportional to 18,828 and 29,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,828 and 29,170 is: 45,192.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,828 : 29,170 = 29,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,828/29,170 = 29,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,828x = 29,170 × 29,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,828x = 850,888,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 850,888,900/18,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,192.74
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