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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,916 and 44,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,916 and 44,184 is: 103,205.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,916 : 44,184 = 44,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,916/44,184 = 44,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,916x = 44,184 × 44,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,916x = 1,952,225,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,225,856/18,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,205.00

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