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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,920 and 28,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,920 and 28,644 is: 43,365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,920 : 28,644 = 28,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,920/28,644 = 28,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,920x = 28,644 × 28,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,920x = 820,478,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,478,736/18,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,365.68

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