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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,908 and 44,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,908 and 44,164 is: 103,155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908 : 44,164 = 44,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908/44,164 = 44,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908x = 44,164 × 44,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908x = 1,950,458,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,458,896/18,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,155.22

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