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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,806 and 28,151

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,806 and 28,151 is: 42,139.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806 : 28,151 = 28,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806/28,151 = 28,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806x = 28,151 × 28,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806x = 792,478,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,478,801/18,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,139.68

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