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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,871 and 39,991

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,871 and 39,991 is: 84,748.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,871 : 39,991 = 39,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,871/39,991 = 39,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,871x = 39,991 × 39,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,871x = 1,599,280,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,280,081/18,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,748.03

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