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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,096 and 28,723

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,096 and 28,723 is: 45,590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096 : 28,723 = 28,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096/28,723 = 28,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096x = 28,723 × 28,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096x = 825,010,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,010,729/18,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,590.78

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