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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,620 and 28,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,620 and 28,785 is: 44,499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,620 : 28,785 = 28,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,620/28,785 = 28,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,620x = 28,785 × 28,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,620x = 828,576,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,576,225/18,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,499.26

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