Finding the Third Proportional to 18,962 and 29,787
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,962 and 29,787 is: 46,791.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,962 : 29,787 = 29,787 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,962/29,787 = 29,787/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,962x = 29,787 × 29,787 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,962x = 887,265,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 887,265,369/18,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,791.76
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