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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,888 and 23,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,888 and 23,112 is: 28,280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,888 : 23,112 = 23,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,888/23,112 = 23,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,888x = 23,112 × 23,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,888x = 534,164,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,164,544/18,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,280.63

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