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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,942 and 29,106

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,942 and 29,106 is: 44,723.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,942 : 29,106 = 29,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,942/29,106 = 29,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,942x = 29,106 × 29,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,942x = 847,159,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,159,236/18,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,723.85

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