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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,246 and 37,142

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,246 and 37,142 is: 75,607.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246 : 37,142 = 37,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246/37,142 = 37,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246x = 37,142 × 37,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246x = 1,379,528,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,528,164/18,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,607.16

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