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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,245 and 28,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,245 and 28,173 is: 43,503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,245 : 28,173 = 28,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,245/28,173 = 28,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,245x = 28,173 × 28,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,245x = 793,717,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,717,929/18,245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,503.31

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