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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,056 and 28,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,056 and 28,264 is: 44,243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056 : 28,264 = 28,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056/28,264 = 28,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056x = 28,264 × 28,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056x = 798,853,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,853,696/18,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,243.12

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