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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,842 and 29,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,842 and 29,192 is: 45,227.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,842 : 29,192 = 29,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,842/29,192 = 29,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,842x = 29,192 × 29,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,842x = 852,172,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,172,864/18,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,227.30

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