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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,760 and 28,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,760 and 28,264 is: 42,582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,760 : 28,264 = 28,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,760/28,264 = 28,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,760x = 28,264 × 28,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,760x = 798,853,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,853,696/18,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,582.82

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