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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,865 and 28,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,865 and 28,263 is: 44,712.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,865 : 28,263 = 28,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,865/28,263 = 28,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,865x = 28,263 × 28,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,865x = 798,797,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,797,169/17,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,712.97

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