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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,752 and 29,076

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,752 and 29,076 is: 45,083.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,752 : 29,076 = 29,076 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,752/29,076 = 29,076/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,752x = 29,076 × 29,076
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,752x = 845,413,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,413,776/18,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,083.93

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