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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,982 and 28,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,982 and 28,368 is: 42,395.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,982 : 28,368 = 28,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,982/28,368 = 28,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,982x = 28,368 × 28,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,982x = 804,743,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,743,424/18,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,395.08

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