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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,915 and 29,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,915 and 29,246 is: 45,219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,915 : 29,246 = 29,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,915/29,246 = 29,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,915x = 29,246 × 29,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,915x = 855,328,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,328,516/18,915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,219.59

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