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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,066 and 25,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,066 and 25,755 is: 36,716.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,066 : 25,755 = 25,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,066/25,755 = 25,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,066x = 25,755 × 25,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,066x = 663,320,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,320,025/18,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,716.49

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