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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,056 and 25,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,056 and 25,740 is: 36,694.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056 : 25,740 = 25,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056/25,740 = 25,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056x = 25,740 × 25,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056x = 662,547,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,547,600/18,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,694.04

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