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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,922 and 29,041

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,922 and 29,041 is: 44,571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,922 : 29,041 = 29,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,922/29,041 = 29,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,922x = 29,041 × 29,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,922x = 843,379,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,379,681/18,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,571.38

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