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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,732 and 25,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,732 and 25,056 is: 33,515.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,732 : 25,056 = 25,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,732/25,056 = 25,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,732x = 25,056 × 25,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,732x = 627,803,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,803,136/18,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,515.01

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