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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,072 and 38,421

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,072 and 38,421 is: 81,682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,072 : 38,421 = 38,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,072/38,421 = 38,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,072x = 38,421 × 38,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,072x = 1,476,173,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,173,241/18,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,682.89

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