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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,452 and 28,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,452 and 28,220 is: 43,158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,452 : 28,220 = 28,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,452/28,220 = 28,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,452x = 28,220 × 28,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,452x = 796,368,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,368,400/18,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,158.92

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