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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,054 and 33,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,054 and 33,525 is: 62,253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,054 : 33,525 = 33,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,054/33,525 = 33,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,054x = 33,525 × 33,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,054x = 1,123,925,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,925,625/18,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,253.55

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