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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,688 and 28,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,688 and 28,032 is: 42,048

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,688 : 28,032 = 28,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,688/28,032 = 28,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,688x = 28,032 × 28,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,688x = 785,793,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,793,024/18,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,048

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