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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,983 and 40,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,983 and 40,774 is: 87,579.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983 : 40,774 = 40,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983/40,774 = 40,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983x = 40,774 × 40,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983x = 1,662,519,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,519,076/18,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,579.36

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