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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,539 and 38,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,539 and 38,614 is: 80,427.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,539 : 38,614 = 38,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,539/38,614 = 38,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,539x = 38,614 × 38,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,539x = 1,491,040,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,040,996/18,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,427.26

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