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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,512 and 29,442

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,512 and 29,442 is: 46,825.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,512 : 29,442 = 29,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,512/29,442 = 29,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,512x = 29,442 × 29,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,512x = 866,831,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,831,364/18,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,825.38

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