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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,152 and 28,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,152 and 28,040 is: 43,314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,152 : 28,040 = 28,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,152/28,040 = 28,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,152x = 28,040 × 28,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,152x = 786,241,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,241,600/18,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,314.32

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