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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,952 and 35,527

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,952 and 35,527 is: 66,598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,952 : 35,527 = 35,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,952/35,527 = 35,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,952x = 35,527 × 35,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,952x = 1,262,167,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,167,729/18,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,598.13

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