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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,158 and 25,695

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,158 and 25,695 is: 36,360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,158 : 25,695 = 25,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,158/25,695 = 25,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,158x = 25,695 × 25,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,158x = 660,233,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,233,025/18,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,360.45

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