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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,860 and 31,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,860 and 31,266 is: 51,832.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,860 : 31,266 = 31,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,860/31,266 = 31,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,860x = 31,266 × 31,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,860x = 977,562,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,562,756/18,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,832.60

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