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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,084 and 27,381

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,084 and 27,381 is: 41,457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,084 : 27,381 = 27,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,084/27,381 = 27,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,084x = 27,381 × 27,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,084x = 749,719,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,719,161/18,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,457.60

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