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Finding the Third Proportional to 18.63 and 38.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 18.63 and 38.75 is: 80.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18.63 : 38.75 = 38.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18.63/38.75 = 38.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18.63x = 38.75 × 38.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18.63x = 1,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501.56/18.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.62

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