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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,446 and 25,622

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,446 and 25,622 is: 35,589.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,446 : 25,622 = 25,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,446/25,622 = 25,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,446x = 25,622 × 25,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,446x = 656,486,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,486,884/18,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,589.66

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