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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,233 and 25,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,233 and 25,122 is: 34,613.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233 : 25,122 = 25,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233/25,122 = 25,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233x = 25,122 × 25,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233x = 631,114,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,114,884/18,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,613.88

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