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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,865 and 28,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,865 and 28,332 is: 44,931.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,865 : 28,332 = 28,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,865/28,332 = 28,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,865x = 28,332 × 28,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,865x = 802,702,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,702,224/17,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,931.55

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