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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,924 and 29,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,924 and 29,626 is: 46,380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924 : 29,626 = 29,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924/29,626 = 29,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924x = 29,626 × 29,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924x = 877,699,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,699,876/18,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,380.25

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