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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,646 and 28,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,646 and 28,240 is: 42,770.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,646 : 28,240 = 28,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,646/28,240 = 28,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,646x = 28,240 × 28,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,646x = 797,497,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,497,600/18,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,770.44

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