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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,412 and 38,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,412 and 38,240 is: 79,420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,412 : 38,240 = 38,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,412/38,240 = 38,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,412x = 38,240 × 38,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,412x = 1,462,297,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,297,600/18,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,420.90

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