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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,624 and 38,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,624 and 38,068 is: 77,812.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,624 : 38,068 = 38,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,624/38,068 = 38,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,624x = 38,068 × 38,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,624x = 1,449,172,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,172,624/18,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,812.10

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