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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,888 and 28,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,888 and 28,572 is: 43,221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,888 : 28,572 = 28,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,888/28,572 = 28,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,888x = 28,572 × 28,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,888x = 816,359,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,359,184/18,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,221.05

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