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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,853 and 40,981

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,853 and 40,981 is: 89,080.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,853 : 40,981 = 40,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,853/40,981 = 40,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,853x = 40,981 × 40,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,853x = 1,679,442,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,442,361/18,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,080.91

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