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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,564 and 28,005

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,564 and 28,005 is: 42,247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,564 : 28,005 = 28,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,564/28,005 = 28,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,564x = 28,005 × 28,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,564x = 784,280,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,280,025/18,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,247.36

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