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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,990 and 41,613

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,990 and 41,613 is: 91,187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,990 : 41,613 = 41,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,990/41,613 = 41,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,990x = 41,613 × 41,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,990x = 1,731,641,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,641,769/18,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,187.03

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