Finding the Third Proportional to 18,928 and 29,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,928 and 29,290 is: 45,324.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,928 : 29,290 = 29,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,928/29,290 = 29,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,928x = 29,290 × 29,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,928x = 857,904,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 857,904,100/18,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,324.60
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