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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,948 and 28,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,948 and 28,440 is: 42,687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,948 : 28,440 = 28,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,948/28,440 = 28,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,948x = 28,440 × 28,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,948x = 808,833,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,833,600/18,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,687.02

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