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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,354 and 22,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,354 and 22,107 is: 26,627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,354 : 22,107 = 22,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,354/22,107 = 22,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,354x = 22,107 × 22,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,354x = 488,719,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,719,449/18,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,627.41

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