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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,934 and 28,665

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,934 and 28,665 is: 43,397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,934 : 28,665 = 28,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,934/28,665 = 28,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,934x = 28,665 × 28,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,934x = 821,682,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,682,225/18,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,397.18

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