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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,726 and 25,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,726 and 25,209 is: 33,936.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,726 : 25,209 = 25,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,726/25,209 = 25,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,726x = 25,209 × 25,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,726x = 635,493,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,493,681/18,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,936.43

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