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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,273.94 and 29,073.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,273.94 and 29,073.94 is: 46,256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,273.94 : 29,073.94 = 29,073.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,273.94/29,073.94 = 29,073.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,273.94x = 29,073.94 × 29,073.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,273.94x = 845,293,841.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,293,841.75/18,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,256.80

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