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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,558 and 30,813

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,558 and 30,813 is: 51,160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,558 : 30,813 = 30,813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,558/30,813 = 30,813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,558x = 30,813 × 30,813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,558x = 949,440,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,440,969/18,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,160.74

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