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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,666 and 29,135.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,666 and 29,135.25 is: 45,476.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666 : 29,135.25 = 29,135.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666/29,135.25 = 29,135.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666x = 29,135.25 × 29,135.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666x = 848,862,792.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,862,792.56/18,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,476.42

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