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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,270 and 25,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,270 and 25,164 is: 34,659.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270 : 25,164 = 25,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270/25,164 = 25,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270x = 25,164 × 25,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270x = 633,226,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,226,896/18,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,659.38

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