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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,172 and 28,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,172 and 28,149 is: 43,603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,172 : 28,149 = 28,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,172/28,149 = 28,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,172x = 28,149 × 28,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,172x = 792,366,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,366,201/18,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,603.69

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