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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,126 and 28,647

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,126 and 28,647 is: 45,274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,126 : 28,647 = 28,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,126/28,647 = 28,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,126x = 28,647 × 28,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,126x = 820,650,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,650,609/18,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,274.78

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