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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,788 and 29,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,788 and 29,260 is: 45,568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,788 : 29,260 = 29,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,788/29,260 = 29,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,788x = 29,260 × 29,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,788x = 856,147,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,147,600/18,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,568.85

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