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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,927 and 28,391

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,927 and 28,391 is: 42,587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,927 : 28,391 = 28,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,927/28,391 = 28,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,927x = 28,391 × 28,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,927x = 806,048,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,048,881/18,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,587.25

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