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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,954 and 44,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,954 and 44,280 is: 103,446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954 : 44,280 = 44,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954/44,280 = 44,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954x = 44,280 × 44,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954x = 1,960,718,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,718,400/18,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,446.15

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