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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,902 and 44,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,902 and 44,150 is: 103,122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,902 : 44,150 = 44,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,902/44,150 = 44,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,902x = 44,150 × 44,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,902x = 1,949,222,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,222,500/18,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,122.55

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