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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,160 and 25,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,160 and 25,008 is: 34,438.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,160 : 25,008 = 25,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,160/25,008 = 25,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,160x = 25,008 × 25,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,160x = 625,400,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,400,064/18,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,438.33

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