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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,254 and 20,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,254 and 20,174 is: 22,295.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254 : 20,174 = 20,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254/20,174 = 20,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254x = 20,174 × 20,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254x = 406,990,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,990,276/18,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,295.95

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