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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,056 and 38,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,056 and 38,716 is: 83,015.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056 : 38,716 = 38,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056/38,716 = 38,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056x = 38,716 × 38,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056x = 1,498,928,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,928,656/18,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,015.54

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