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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,272 and 38,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,272 and 38,440 is: 80,868.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,272 : 38,440 = 38,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,272/38,440 = 38,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,272x = 38,440 × 38,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,272x = 1,477,633,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,633,600/18,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,868.74

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