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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,008 and 38,704

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,008 and 38,704 is: 83,185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,008 : 38,704 = 38,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,008/38,704 = 38,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,008x = 38,704 × 38,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,008x = 1,497,999,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,999,616/18,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,185.23

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