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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,086 and 38,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,086 and 38,863 is: 83,508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,086 : 38,863 = 38,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,086/38,863 = 38,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,086x = 38,863 × 38,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,086x = 1,510,332,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,332,769/18,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,508.39

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