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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,764 and 29,301

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,764 and 29,301 is: 45,755.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,764 : 29,301 = 29,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,764/29,301 = 29,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,764x = 29,301 × 29,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,764x = 858,548,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,548,601/18,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,755.09

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