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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,314 and 29,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,314 and 29,107 is: 46,260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314 : 29,107 = 29,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314/29,107 = 29,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314x = 29,107 × 29,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314x = 847,217,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,217,449/18,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,260.64

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