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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,953 and 28,430

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,953 and 28,430 is: 42,645.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,953 : 28,430 = 28,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,953/28,430 = 28,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,953x = 28,430 × 28,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,953x = 808,264,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,264,900/18,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,645.75

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