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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,266 and 29,019

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,266 and 29,019 is: 46,102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266 : 29,019 = 29,019 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266/29,019 = 29,019/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266x = 29,019 × 29,019
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266x = 842,102,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,102,361/18,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,102.18

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