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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,874 and 29,103

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,874 and 29,103 is: 44,875.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,874 : 29,103 = 29,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,874/29,103 = 29,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,874x = 29,103 × 29,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,874x = 846,984,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,984,609/18,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,875.73

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