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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,919 and 29,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,919 and 29,276 is: 45,302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,919 : 29,276 = 29,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,919/29,276 = 29,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,919x = 29,276 × 29,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,919x = 857,084,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,084,176/18,919
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,302.83

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