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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,156 and 38,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,156 and 38,493 is: 81,609.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,156 : 38,493 = 38,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,156/38,493 = 38,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,156x = 38,493 × 38,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,156x = 1,481,711,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,711,049/18,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,609.99

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