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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,106 and 28,810

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,106 and 28,810 is: 45,842.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,106 : 28,810 = 28,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,106/28,810 = 28,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,106x = 28,810 × 28,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,106x = 830,016,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,016,100/18,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,842.05

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