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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,741 and 28,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,741 and 28,235 is: 42,538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,741 : 28,235 = 28,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,741/28,235 = 28,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,741x = 28,235 × 28,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,741x = 797,215,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,215,225/18,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,538.56

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