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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,306 and 25,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,306 and 25,254 is: 34,839.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,306 : 25,254 = 25,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,306/25,254 = 25,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,306x = 25,254 × 25,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,306x = 637,764,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,764,516/18,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,839.10

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