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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,763 and 29,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,763 and 29,710 is: 47,043.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,763 : 29,710 = 29,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,763/29,710 = 29,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,763x = 29,710 × 29,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,763x = 882,684,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,684,100/18,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,043.87

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