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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,444 and 28,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,444 and 28,578 is: 44,280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,444 : 28,578 = 28,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,444/28,578 = 28,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,444x = 28,578 × 28,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,444x = 816,702,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,702,084/18,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,280.10

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