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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,991.97 and 28,381.64

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,991.97 and 28,381.64 is: 42,413.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,991.97 : 28,381.64 = 28,381.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,991.97/28,381.64 = 28,381.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,991.97x = 28,381.64 × 28,381.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,991.97x = 805,517,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,517,524.57/18,991.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,413.59

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