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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,950 and 28,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,950 and 28,427 is: 42,643.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,950 : 28,427 = 28,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,950/28,427 = 28,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,950x = 28,427 × 28,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,950x = 808,094,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,094,329/18,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,643.50

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