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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,312 and 37,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,312 and 37,272 is: 75,862.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,312 : 37,272 = 37,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,312/37,272 = 37,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,312x = 37,272 × 37,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,312x = 1,389,201,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,201,984/18,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,862.93

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