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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,908 and 29,897

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,908 and 29,897 is: 47,272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908 : 29,897 = 29,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908/29,897 = 29,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908x = 29,897 × 29,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908x = 893,830,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,830,609/18,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,272.62

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