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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,270 and 37,925

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,270 and 37,925 is: 78,724.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,270 : 37,925 = 37,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,270/37,925 = 37,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,270x = 37,925 × 37,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,270x = 1,438,305,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,305,625/18,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,724.99

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