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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,834 and 40,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,834 and 40,170 is: 85,676.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,834 : 40,170 = 40,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,834/40,170 = 40,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,834x = 40,170 × 40,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,834x = 1,613,628,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,628,900/18,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,676.38

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