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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,476 and 38,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,476 and 38,048 is: 78,353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,476 : 38,048 = 38,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,476/38,048 = 38,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,476x = 38,048 × 38,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,476x = 1,447,650,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,650,304/18,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,353.01

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