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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,972 and 41,453

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,972 and 41,453 is: 90,573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,972 : 41,453 = 41,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,972/41,453 = 41,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,972x = 41,453 × 41,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,972x = 1,718,351,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,351,209/18,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,573.01

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