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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,196 and 25,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,196 and 25,758 is: 36,462.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,196 : 25,758 = 25,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,196/25,758 = 25,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,196x = 25,758 × 25,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,196x = 663,474,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,474,564/18,196
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,462.66

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