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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,714 and 28,071

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,714 and 28,071 is: 42,106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,714 : 28,071 = 28,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,714/28,071 = 28,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,714x = 28,071 × 28,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,714x = 787,981,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,981,041/18,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,106.50

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