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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,059 and 43,503

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,059 and 43,503 is: 104,796.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,059 : 43,503 = 43,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,059/43,503 = 43,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,059x = 43,503 × 43,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,059x = 1,892,511,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,511,009/18,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,796.00

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