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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,306 and 28,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,306 and 28,281 is: 43,691.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,306 : 28,281 = 28,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,306/28,281 = 28,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,306x = 28,281 × 28,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,306x = 799,814,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,814,961/18,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,691.41

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