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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,004 and 28,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,004 and 28,486 is: 45,070.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,004 : 28,486 = 28,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,004/28,486 = 28,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,004x = 28,486 × 28,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,004x = 811,452,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,452,196/18,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,070.66

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