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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,983 and 44,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,983 and 44,352 is: 103,624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983 : 44,352 = 44,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983/44,352 = 44,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983x = 44,352 × 44,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983x = 1,967,099,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,099,904/18,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,624.29

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