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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,062 and 28,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,062 and 28,842 is: 46,055.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,062 : 28,842 = 28,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,062/28,842 = 28,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,062x = 28,842 × 28,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,062x = 831,860,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,860,964/18,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,055.86

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