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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,526 and 28,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,526 and 28,730 is: 44,554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,526 : 28,730 = 28,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,526/28,730 = 28,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,526x = 28,730 × 28,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,526x = 825,412,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,412,900/18,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,554.30

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