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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,904 and 29,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,904 and 29,940 is: 47,418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,904 : 29,940 = 29,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,904/29,940 = 29,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,904x = 29,940 × 29,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,904x = 896,403,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,403,600/18,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,418.73

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