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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,396 and 28,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,396 and 28,530 is: 44,246.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,396 : 28,530 = 28,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,396/28,530 = 28,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,396x = 28,530 × 28,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,396x = 813,960,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,960,900/18,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,246.62

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