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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,272 and 33,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,272 and 33,520 is: 61,492.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272 : 33,520 = 33,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272/33,520 = 33,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272x = 33,520 × 33,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272x = 1,123,590,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,590,400/18,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,492.47

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