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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,999 and 29,490.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,999 and 29,490.75 is: 45,776.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999 : 29,490.75 = 29,490.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999/29,490.75 = 29,490.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999x = 29,490.75 × 29,490.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999x = 869,704,335.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,704,335.56/18,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,776.32

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