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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,132 and 27,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,132 and 27,878 is: 42,862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,132 : 27,878 = 27,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,132/27,878 = 27,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,132x = 27,878 × 27,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,132x = 777,182,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,182,884/18,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,862.50

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