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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,188 and 19,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,188 and 19,660 is: 21,251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,188 : 19,660 = 19,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,188/19,660 = 19,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,188x = 19,660 × 19,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,188x = 386,515,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,515,600/18,188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,251.13

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