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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,580 and 28,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,580 and 28,302 is: 43,111.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,580 : 28,302 = 28,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,580/28,302 = 28,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,580x = 28,302 × 28,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,580x = 801,003,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,003,204/18,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,111.04

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