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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,552 and 28,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,552 and 28,731 is: 44,494.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552 : 28,731 = 28,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552/28,731 = 28,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552x = 28,731 × 28,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552x = 825,470,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,470,361/18,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,494.95

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