Finding the Third Proportional to 18,838 and 28,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,838 and 28,500 is: 43,117.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,838 : 28,500 = 28,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,838/28,500 = 28,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,838x = 28,500 × 28,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,838x = 812,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 812,250,000/18,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,117.63
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