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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,846 and 25,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,846 and 25,128 is: 33,504

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,846 : 25,128 = 25,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,846/25,128 = 25,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,846x = 25,128 × 25,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,846x = 631,416,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,416,384/18,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,504

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