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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,450 and 28,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,450 and 28,216 is: 43,151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,450 : 28,216 = 28,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,450/28,216 = 28,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,450x = 28,216 × 28,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,450x = 796,142,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,142,656/18,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,151.36

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