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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,012 and 25,356

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,012 and 25,356 is: 35,694.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,012 : 25,356 = 25,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,012/25,356 = 25,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,012x = 25,356 × 25,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,012x = 642,926,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,926,736/18,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,694.36

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