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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,612 and 28,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,612 and 28,956 is: 45,048.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,612 : 28,956 = 28,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,612/28,956 = 28,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,612x = 28,956 × 28,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,612x = 838,449,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,449,936/18,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,048.89

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