Finding the Third Proportional to 18,114 and 25,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,114 and 25,651 is: 36,324.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,114 : 25,651 = 25,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,114/25,651 = 25,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,114x = 25,651 × 25,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,114x = 657,973,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 657,973,801/18,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,324.05
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