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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,994 and 28,385

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,994 and 28,385 is: 42,419.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994 : 28,385 = 28,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994/28,385 = 28,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994x = 28,385 × 28,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994x = 805,708,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,708,225/18,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,419.09

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