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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,954 and 28,692

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,954 and 28,692 is: 43,433.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954 : 28,692 = 28,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954/28,692 = 28,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954x = 28,692 × 28,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954x = 823,230,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,230,864/18,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,433.09

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