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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,860 and 25,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,860 and 25,032 is: 33,223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,860 : 25,032 = 25,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,860/25,032 = 25,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,860x = 25,032 × 25,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,860x = 626,601,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,601,024/18,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,223.81

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