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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,846 and 20,502

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,846 and 20,502 is: 22,303.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,846 : 20,502 = 20,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,846/20,502 = 20,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,846x = 20,502 × 20,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,846x = 420,332,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,332,004/18,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,303.51

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