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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,849 and 28,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,849 and 28,317 is: 42,540.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849 : 28,317 = 28,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849/28,317 = 28,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849x = 28,317 × 28,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849x = 801,852,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,852,489/18,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,540.85

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