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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,052 and 27,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,052 and 27,270 is: 41,195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,052 : 27,270 = 27,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,052/27,270 = 27,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,052x = 27,270 × 27,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,052x = 743,652,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,652,900/18,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,195.04

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