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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,560 and 23,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,560 and 23,512 is: 29,785.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,560 : 23,512 = 23,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,560/23,512 = 23,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,560x = 23,512 × 23,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,560x = 552,814,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,814,144/18,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,785.24

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