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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,954 and 29,733

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,954 and 29,733 is: 46,641.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954 : 29,733 = 29,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954/29,733 = 29,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954x = 29,733 × 29,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954x = 884,051,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,051,289/18,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,641.94

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