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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,477 and 36,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,477 and 36,031 is: 70,262.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,477 : 36,031 = 36,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,477/36,031 = 36,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,477x = 36,031 × 36,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,477x = 1,298,232,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,232,961/18,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,262.11

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