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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,788 and 28,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,788 and 28,124 is: 42,099.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,788 : 28,124 = 28,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,788/28,124 = 28,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,788x = 28,124 × 28,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,788x = 790,959,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,959,376/18,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,099.18

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