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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,268 and 28,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,268 and 28,174 is: 43,451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268 : 28,174 = 28,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268/28,174 = 28,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268x = 28,174 × 28,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268x = 793,774,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,774,276/18,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,451.62

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