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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,872 and 44,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,872 and 44,072 is: 102,921.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,872 : 44,072 = 44,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,872/44,072 = 44,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,872x = 44,072 × 44,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,872x = 1,942,341,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,341,184/18,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,921.85

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