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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,604 and 28,460

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,604 and 28,460 is: 43,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604 : 28,460 = 28,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604/28,460 = 28,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604x = 28,460 × 28,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604x = 809,971,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,971,600/18,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,537.50

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