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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,157 and 37,977

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,157 and 37,977 is: 79,432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,157 : 37,977 = 37,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,157/37,977 = 37,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,157x = 37,977 × 37,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,157x = 1,442,252,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,252,529/18,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,432.31

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