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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,030 and 38,517

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,030 and 38,517 is: 82,282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,030 : 38,517 = 38,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,030/38,517 = 38,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,030x = 38,517 × 38,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,030x = 1,483,559,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,559,289/18,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,282.82

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