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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,012 and 38,693

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,012 and 38,693 is: 83,119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,012 : 38,693 = 38,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,012/38,693 = 38,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,012x = 38,693 × 38,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,012x = 1,497,148,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,148,249/18,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,119.49

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