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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,774 and 40,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,774 and 40,792 is: 88,632.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,774 : 40,792 = 40,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,774/40,792 = 40,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,774x = 40,792 × 40,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,774x = 1,663,987,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,987,264/18,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,632.54

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