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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,333 and 35,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,333 and 35,208 is: 67,615.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,333 : 35,208 = 35,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,333/35,208 = 35,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,333x = 35,208 × 35,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,333x = 1,239,603,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,603,264/18,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,615.95

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