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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,934 and 41,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,934 and 41,150 is: 89,432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,934 : 41,150 = 41,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,934/41,150 = 41,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,934x = 41,150 × 41,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,934x = 1,693,322,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,322,500/18,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,432.90

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