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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,778 and 33,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,778 and 33,382 is: 59,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,778 : 33,382 = 33,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,778/33,382 = 33,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,778x = 33,382 × 33,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,778x = 1,114,357,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,357,924/18,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,343.80

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