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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,829 and 28,245

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,829 and 28,245 is: 42,369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,829 : 28,245 = 28,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,829/28,245 = 28,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,829x = 28,245 × 28,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,829x = 797,780,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,780,025/18,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,369.75

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