Finding the Third Proportional to 18,960 and 28,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,960 and 28,440 is: 42,660
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,960 : 28,440 = 28,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,960/28,440 = 28,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,960x = 28,440 × 28,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,960x = 808,833,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 808,833,600/18,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,660
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