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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,560 and 25,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,560 and 25,520 is: 35,090

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,560 : 25,520 = 25,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,560/25,520 = 25,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,560x = 25,520 × 25,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,560x = 651,270,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,270,400/18,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,090

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