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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,150.75 and 22,068

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,150.75 and 22,068 is: 26,830.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.75 : 22,068 = 22,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.75/22,068 = 22,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.75x = 22,068 × 22,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.75x = 486,996,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,996,624/18,150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,830.66

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