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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,909 and 23,121

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,909 and 23,121 is: 28,271.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,909 : 23,121 = 23,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,909/23,121 = 23,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,909x = 23,121 × 23,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,909x = 534,580,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,580,641/18,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,271.23

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