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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,398 and 28,169

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,398 and 28,169 is: 43,129.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,398 : 28,169 = 28,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,398/28,169 = 28,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,398x = 28,169 × 28,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,398x = 793,492,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,492,561/18,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,129.28

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