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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,934 and 41,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,934 and 41,674 is: 91,725.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,934 : 41,674 = 41,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,934/41,674 = 41,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,934x = 41,674 × 41,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,934x = 1,736,722,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,722,276/18,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,725.06

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