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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,457 and 28,657

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,457 and 28,657 is: 44,493.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,457 : 28,657 = 28,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,457/28,657 = 28,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,457x = 28,657 × 28,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,457x = 821,223,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,223,649/18,457
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,493.89

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