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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,806.63 and 28,580.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,806.63 and 28,580.25 is: 43,433.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.63 : 28,580.25 = 28,580.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.63/28,580.25 = 28,580.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.63x = 28,580.25 × 28,580.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.63x = 816,830,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,830,690.06/18,806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,433.14

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