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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,036 and 21,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,036 and 21,276 is: 25,098.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036 : 21,276 = 21,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036/21,276 = 21,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036x = 21,276 × 21,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036x = 452,668,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,668,176/18,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,098.04

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