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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,755 and 44,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,755 and 44,273 is: 104,510.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,755 : 44,273 = 44,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,755/44,273 = 44,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,755x = 44,273 × 44,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,755x = 1,960,098,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,098,529/18,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,510.72

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