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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,752 and 28,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,752 and 28,250 is: 42,558.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,752 : 28,250 = 28,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,752/28,250 = 28,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,752x = 28,250 × 28,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,752x = 798,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,062,500/18,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,558.79

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