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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,210 and 25,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,210 and 25,079 is: 34,539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,210 : 25,079 = 25,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,210/25,079 = 25,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,210x = 25,079 × 25,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,210x = 628,956,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,956,241/18,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,539.06

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