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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,906 and 44,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,906 and 44,158 is: 103,138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,906 : 44,158 = 44,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,906/44,158 = 44,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,906x = 44,158 × 44,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,906x = 1,949,928,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,928,964/18,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,138.10

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