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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,058 and 22,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,058 and 22,063 is: 26,956.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,058 : 22,063 = 22,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,058/22,063 = 22,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,058x = 22,063 × 22,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,058x = 486,775,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,775,969/18,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,956.25

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