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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,688 and 28,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,688 and 28,046 is: 42,090.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,688 : 28,046 = 28,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,688/28,046 = 28,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,688x = 28,046 × 28,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,688x = 786,578,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,578,116/18,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,090.01

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