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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,946 and 28,419

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,946 and 28,419 is: 42,628.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,946 : 28,419 = 28,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,946/28,419 = 28,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,946x = 28,419 × 28,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,946x = 807,639,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,639,561/18,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,628.50

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