Finding the Third Proportional to 18,792 and 29,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,792 and 29,052 is: 44,913.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,792 : 29,052 = 29,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,792/29,052 = 29,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,792x = 29,052 × 29,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,792x = 844,018,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 844,018,704/18,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 44,913.72
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