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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,792 and 28,142

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,792 and 28,142 is: 42,144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,792 : 28,142 = 28,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,792/28,142 = 28,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,792x = 28,142 × 28,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,792x = 791,972,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,972,164/18,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,144.11

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