Finding the Third Proportional to 18,983 and 28,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,983 and 28,319 is: 42,246.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,983 : 28,319 = 28,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,983/28,319 = 28,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,983x = 28,319 × 28,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,983x = 801,965,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 801,965,761/18,983 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,246.52
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