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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,670 and 28,907

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,670 and 28,907 is: 44,757.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670 : 28,907 = 28,907 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670/28,907 = 28,907/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670x = 28,907 × 28,907
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670x = 835,614,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,614,649/18,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,757.08

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