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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,336 and 35,214

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,336 and 35,214 is: 67,627.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,336 : 35,214 = 35,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,336/35,214 = 35,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,336x = 35,214 × 35,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,336x = 1,240,025,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,025,796/18,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,627.93

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