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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,232 and 28,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,232 and 28,831 is: 45,591.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232 : 28,831 = 28,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232/28,831 = 28,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232x = 28,831 × 28,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232x = 831,226,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,226,561/18,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,591.63

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