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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,748 and 28,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,748 and 28,244 is: 42,549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,748 : 28,244 = 28,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,748/28,244 = 28,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,748x = 28,244 × 28,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,748x = 797,723,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,723,536/18,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,549.79

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