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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,240 and 25,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,240 and 25,804 is: 36,504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,240 : 25,804 = 25,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,240/25,804 = 25,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,240x = 25,804 × 25,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,240x = 665,846,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,846,416/18,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,504.74

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