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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,984 and 41,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,984 and 41,660 is: 91,422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,984 : 41,660 = 41,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,984/41,660 = 41,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,984x = 41,660 × 41,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,984x = 1,735,555,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,555,600/18,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,422.02

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