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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,850 and 28,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,850 and 28,520 is: 43,150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,850 : 28,520 = 28,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,850/28,520 = 28,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,850x = 28,520 × 28,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,850x = 813,390,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,390,400/18,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,150.68

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