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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,074 and 38,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,074 and 38,092 is: 80,281.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,074 : 38,092 = 38,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,074/38,092 = 38,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,074x = 38,092 × 38,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,074x = 1,451,000,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,000,464/18,074
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,281.09

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