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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,744 and 41,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,744 and 41,259 is: 90,818.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744 : 41,259 = 41,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744/41,259 = 41,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744x = 41,259 × 41,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744x = 1,702,305,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,305,081/18,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,818.67

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