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Finding the Third Proportional to 17,475.75 and 18,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 17,475.75 and 18,063 is: 18,669.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.75 : 18,063 = 18,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.75/18,063 = 18,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.75x = 18,063 × 18,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.75x = 326,271,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,271,969/17,475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,669.98

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