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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,208 and 38,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,208 and 38,572 is: 81,711.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,208 : 38,572 = 38,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,208/38,572 = 38,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,208x = 38,572 × 38,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,208x = 1,487,799,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,799,184/18,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,711.29

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