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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,989 and 28,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,989 and 28,484 is: 42,726.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,989 : 28,484 = 28,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,989/28,484 = 28,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,989x = 28,484 × 28,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,989x = 811,338,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,338,256/18,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,726.75

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