Finding the Third Proportional to 18,346 and 25,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,346 and 25,527 is: 35,518.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,346 : 25,527 = 25,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,346/25,527 = 25,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,346x = 25,527 × 25,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,346x = 651,627,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 651,627,729/18,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,518.79
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