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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,364 and 19,876

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,364 and 19,876 is: 21,512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364 : 19,876 = 19,876 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364/19,876 = 19,876/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364x = 19,876 × 19,876
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364x = 395,055,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,055,376/18,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,512.49

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