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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,920 and 28,380

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,920 and 28,380 is: 42,570

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,920 : 28,380 = 28,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,920/28,380 = 28,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,920x = 28,380 × 28,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,920x = 805,424,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,424,400/18,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,570

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