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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,749 and 44,010

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,749 and 44,010 is: 103,305.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,749 : 44,010 = 44,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,749/44,010 = 44,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,749x = 44,010 × 44,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,749x = 1,936,880,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,880,100/18,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,305.78

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