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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,706 and 28,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,706 and 28,838 is: 44,457.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,706 : 28,838 = 28,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,706/28,838 = 28,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,706x = 28,838 × 28,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,706x = 831,630,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,630,244/18,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,457.94

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