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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,795 and 25,155

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,795 and 25,155 is: 33,667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,795 : 25,155 = 25,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,795/25,155 = 25,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,795x = 25,155 × 25,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,795x = 632,774,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,774,025/18,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,667.15

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