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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,292 and 29,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,292 and 29,089 is: 46,259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292 : 29,089 = 29,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292/29,089 = 29,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292x = 29,089 × 29,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292x = 846,169,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,169,921/18,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,259.02

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