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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,918 and 28,377

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,918 and 28,377 is: 42,565.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,918 : 28,377 = 28,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,918/28,377 = 28,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,918x = 28,377 × 28,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,918x = 805,254,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,254,129/18,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,565.50

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