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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,855 and 37,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,855 and 37,233 is: 73,524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,855 : 37,233 = 37,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,855/37,233 = 37,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,855x = 37,233 × 37,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,855x = 1,386,296,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,296,289/18,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,524.07

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