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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,162 and 27,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,162 and 27,782 is: 42,497.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162 : 27,782 = 27,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162/27,782 = 27,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162x = 27,782 × 27,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162x = 771,839,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,839,524/18,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,497.50

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