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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,984 and 44,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,984 and 44,340 is: 103,562.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,984 : 44,340 = 44,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,984/44,340 = 44,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,984x = 44,340 × 44,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,984x = 1,966,035,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,035,600/18,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,562.77

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