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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,340 and 38,115

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,340 and 38,115 is: 79,212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,340 : 38,115 = 38,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,340/38,115 = 38,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,340x = 38,115 × 38,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,340x = 1,452,753,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,753,225/18,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,212.28

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