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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,096 and 27,963

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,096 and 27,963 is: 43,210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096 : 27,963 = 27,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096/27,963 = 27,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096x = 27,963 × 27,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096x = 781,929,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,929,369/18,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,210.07

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