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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,044 and 22,818

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,044 and 22,818 is: 28,855.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,044 : 22,818 = 22,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,044/22,818 = 22,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,044x = 22,818 × 22,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,044x = 520,661,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,661,124/18,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,855.08

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