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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,730 and 25,054

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,730 and 25,054 is: 33,513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,730 : 25,054 = 25,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,730/25,054 = 25,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,730x = 25,054 × 25,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,730x = 627,702,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,702,916/18,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,513.24

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