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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,792 and 29,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,792 and 29,058 is: 44,932.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,792 : 29,058 = 29,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,792/29,058 = 29,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,792x = 29,058 × 29,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,792x = 844,367,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,367,364/18,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,932.28

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