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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,552 and 30,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,552 and 30,804 is: 51,147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552 : 30,804 = 30,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552/30,804 = 30,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552x = 30,804 × 30,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552x = 948,886,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,886,416/18,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,147.39

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