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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,970 and 41,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,970 and 41,449 is: 90,565.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,970 : 41,449 = 41,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,970/41,449 = 41,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,970x = 41,449 × 41,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,970x = 1,718,019,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,019,601/18,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,565.08

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