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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,411 and 28,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,411 and 28,593 is: 44,406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,411 : 28,593 = 28,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,411/28,593 = 28,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,411x = 28,593 × 28,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,411x = 817,559,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,559,649/18,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,406.04

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