Finding the Third Proportional to 18,996 and 28,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,996 and 28,950 is: 44,119.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,996 : 28,950 = 28,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,996/28,950 = 28,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,996x = 28,950 × 28,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,996x = 838,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 838,102,500/18,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,119.95
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