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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,411 and 28,709

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,411 and 28,709 is: 44,767.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,411 : 28,709 = 28,709 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,411/28,709 = 28,709/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,411x = 28,709 × 28,709
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,411x = 824,206,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,206,681/18,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,767.08

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