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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,167.63 and 28,059.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,167.63 and 28,059.75 is: 43,338.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,167.63 : 28,059.75 = 28,059.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,167.63/28,059.75 = 28,059.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,167.63x = 28,059.75 × 28,059.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,167.63x = 787,349,570.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,349,570.06/18,167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,338.06

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