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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,833 and 37,190

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,833 and 37,190 is: 73,440.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,833 : 37,190 = 37,190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,833/37,190 = 37,190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,833x = 37,190 × 37,190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,833x = 1,383,096,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,096,100/18,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,440.03

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