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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,160.50 and 37,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,160.50 and 37,983 is: 79,442.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,160.50 : 37,983 = 37,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,160.50/37,983 = 37,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,160.50x = 37,983 × 37,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,160.50x = 1,442,708,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,708,289/18,160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,442.10

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