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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,246 and 29,016

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,246 and 29,016 is: 46,143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246 : 29,016 = 29,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246/29,016 = 29,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246x = 29,016 × 29,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246x = 841,928,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,928,256/18,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,143.17

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