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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,979 and 30,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,979 and 30,493 is: 48,992.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,979 : 30,493 = 30,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,979/30,493 = 30,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,979x = 30,493 × 30,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,979x = 929,823,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,823,049/18,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,992.20

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