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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,252 and 25,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,252 and 25,326 is: 35,141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,252 : 25,326 = 25,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,252/25,326 = 25,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,252x = 25,326 × 25,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,252x = 641,406,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,406,276/18,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,141.70

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