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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,936 and 29,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,936 and 29,640 is: 46,394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,936 : 29,640 = 29,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,936/29,640 = 29,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,936x = 29,640 × 29,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,936x = 878,529,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,529,600/18,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,394.68

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