Finding the Third Proportional to 18,876 and 28,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,876 and 28,608 is: 43,357.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,876 : 28,608 = 28,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,876/28,608 = 28,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,876x = 28,608 × 28,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,876x = 818,417,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 818,417,664/18,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,357.58
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