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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,228 and 35,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,228 and 35,304 is: 68,376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,228 : 35,304 = 35,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,228/35,304 = 35,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,228x = 35,304 × 35,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,228x = 1,246,372,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,372,416/18,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,376.81

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