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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,792 and 43,695

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,792 and 43,695 is: 101,599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,792 : 43,695 = 43,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,792/43,695 = 43,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,792x = 43,695 × 43,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,792x = 1,909,253,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,253,025/18,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,599.25

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