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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,946 and 30,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,946 and 30,267 is: 48,352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,946 : 30,267 = 30,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,946/30,267 = 30,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,946x = 30,267 × 30,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,946x = 916,091,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,091,289/18,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,352.75

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