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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,732 and 37,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,732 and 37,440 is: 74,832.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,732 : 37,440 = 37,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,732/37,440 = 37,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,732x = 37,440 × 37,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,732x = 1,401,753,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,753,600/18,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,832.03

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