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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,987 and 29,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,987 and 29,475 is: 45,756.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,987 : 29,475 = 29,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,987/29,475 = 29,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,987x = 29,475 × 29,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,987x = 868,775,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,775,625/18,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,756.34

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