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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,396 and 29,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,396 and 29,034 is: 45,823.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,396 : 29,034 = 29,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,396/29,034 = 29,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,396x = 29,034 × 29,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,396x = 842,973,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,973,156/18,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,823.72

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