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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,962 and 28,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,962 and 28,444 is: 42,667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,962 : 28,444 = 28,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,962/28,444 = 28,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,962x = 28,444 × 28,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,962x = 809,061,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,061,136/18,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,667.50

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