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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,821 and 29,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,821 and 29,160 is: 45,178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,821 : 29,160 = 29,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,821/29,160 = 29,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,821x = 29,160 × 29,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,821x = 850,305,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,305,600/18,821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,178.56

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