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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,650 and 28,156

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,650 and 28,156 is: 42,507.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,650 : 28,156 = 28,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,650/28,156 = 28,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,650x = 28,156 × 28,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,650x = 792,760,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,760,336/18,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,507.26

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