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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,804 and 33,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,804 and 33,504 is: 59,695.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,804 : 33,504 = 33,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,804/33,504 = 33,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,804x = 33,504 × 33,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,804x = 1,122,518,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,518,016/18,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,695.70

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