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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,652 and 28,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,652 and 28,158 is: 42,508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652 : 28,158 = 28,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652/28,158 = 28,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652x = 28,158 × 28,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652x = 792,872,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,872,964/18,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,508.74

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