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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,910 and 29,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,910 and 29,026 is: 44,553.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,910 : 29,026 = 29,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,910/29,026 = 29,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,910x = 29,026 × 29,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,910x = 842,508,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,508,676/18,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,553.61

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