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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,008 and 38,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,008 and 38,680 is: 83,082.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008 : 38,680 = 38,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008/38,680 = 38,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008x = 38,680 × 38,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008x = 1,496,142,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,496,142,400/18,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,082.10

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