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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,066 and 27,447

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,066 and 27,447 is: 41,699.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,066 : 27,447 = 27,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,066/27,447 = 27,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,066x = 27,447 × 27,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,066x = 753,337,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,337,809/18,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,699.20

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