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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,704 and 31,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,704 and 31,170 is: 51,944.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,704 : 31,170 = 31,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,704/31,170 = 31,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,704x = 31,170 × 31,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,704x = 971,568,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,568,900/18,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,944.45

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