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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,966 and 28,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,966 and 28,711 is: 43,463.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966 : 28,711 = 28,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966/28,711 = 28,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966x = 28,711 × 28,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966x = 824,321,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,321,521/18,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,463.12

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