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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,996 and 43,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,996 and 43,672 is: 100,402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,996 : 43,672 = 43,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,996/43,672 = 43,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,996x = 43,672 × 43,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,996x = 1,907,243,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,243,584/18,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,402.38

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