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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,173 and 25,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,173 and 25,771 is: 36,545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,173 : 25,771 = 25,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,173/25,771 = 25,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,173x = 25,771 × 25,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,173x = 664,144,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,144,441/18,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,545.67

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