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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,999 and 29,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,999 and 29,493 is: 45,783.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999 : 29,493 = 29,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999/29,493 = 29,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999x = 29,493 × 29,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999x = 869,837,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,837,049/18,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,783.31

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