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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,924 and 28,648

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,924 and 28,648 is: 43,368.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924 : 28,648 = 28,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924/28,648 = 28,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924x = 28,648 × 28,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924x = 820,707,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,707,904/18,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,368.63

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