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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,476 and 35,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,476 and 35,251 is: 67,256.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,476 : 35,251 = 35,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,476/35,251 = 35,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,476x = 35,251 × 35,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,476x = 1,242,633,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,633,001/18,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,256.60

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