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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,765 and 28,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,765 and 28,284 is: 42,631.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,765 : 28,284 = 28,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,765/28,284 = 28,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,765x = 28,284 × 28,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,765x = 799,984,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,984,656/18,765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,631.74

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