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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,663 and 29,130.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,663 and 29,130.75 is: 45,469.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663 : 29,130.75 = 29,130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663/29,130.75 = 29,130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663x = 29,130.75 × 29,130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663x = 848,600,595.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,600,595.56/18,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,469.68

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