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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,944 and 30,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,944 and 30,264 is: 48,348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,944 : 30,264 = 30,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,944/30,264 = 30,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,944x = 30,264 × 30,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,944x = 915,909,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,909,696/18,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,348.27

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