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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,084 and 25,002

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,084 and 25,002 is: 34,566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,084 : 25,002 = 25,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,084/25,002 = 25,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,084x = 25,002 × 25,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,084x = 625,100,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,100,004/18,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,566.47

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