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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,870 and 28,206

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,870 and 28,206 is: 42,161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,870 : 28,206 = 28,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,870/28,206 = 28,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,870x = 28,206 × 28,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,870x = 795,578,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,578,436/18,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,161.02

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