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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,160 and 27,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,160 and 27,432 is: 41,438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,160 : 27,432 = 27,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,160/27,432 = 27,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,160x = 27,432 × 27,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,160x = 752,514,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,514,624/18,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,438.03

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