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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,740 and 29,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,740 and 29,262 is: 45,691.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,740 : 29,262 = 29,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,740/29,262 = 29,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,740x = 29,262 × 29,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,740x = 856,264,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,264,644/18,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,691.82

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