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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,170 and 28,839

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,170 and 28,839 is: 45,772.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,170 : 28,839 = 28,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,170/28,839 = 28,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,170x = 28,839 × 28,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,170x = 831,687,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,687,921/18,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,772.59

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