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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,238 and 28,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,238 and 28,114 is: 43,337.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,238 : 28,114 = 28,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,238/28,114 = 28,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,238x = 28,114 × 28,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,238x = 790,396,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,396,996/18,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,337.92

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