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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,279 and 28,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,279 and 28,566 is: 44,642.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279 : 28,566 = 28,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279/28,566 = 28,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279x = 28,566 × 28,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279x = 816,016,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,016,356/18,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,642.29

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