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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,770 and 28,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,770 and 28,230 is: 42,457.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,770 : 28,230 = 28,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,770/28,230 = 28,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,770x = 28,230 × 28,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,770x = 796,932,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,932,900/18,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,457.80

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