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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,071 and 27,811

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,071 and 27,811 is: 42,800.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,071 : 27,811 = 27,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,071/27,811 = 27,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,071x = 27,811 × 27,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,071x = 773,451,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,451,721/18,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,800.72

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