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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,168 and 27,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,168 and 27,780 is: 42,477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168 : 27,780 = 27,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168/27,780 = 27,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168x = 27,780 × 27,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168x = 771,728,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,728,400/18,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,477.34

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