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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,958 and 44,290

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,958 and 44,290 is: 103,471.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,958 : 44,290 = 44,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,958/44,290 = 44,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,958x = 44,290 × 44,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,958x = 1,961,604,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,604,100/18,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,471.05

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