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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,810 and 29,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,810 and 29,298 is: 45,633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,810 : 29,298 = 29,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,810/29,298 = 29,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,810x = 29,298 × 29,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,810x = 858,372,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,372,804/18,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,633.85

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