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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,624 and 38,805

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,624 and 38,805 is: 80,854.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,624 : 38,805 = 38,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,624/38,805 = 38,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,624x = 38,805 × 38,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,624x = 1,505,828,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,828,025/18,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,854.17

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