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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,168 and 27,788

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,168 and 27,788 is: 42,501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168 : 27,788 = 27,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168/27,788 = 27,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168x = 27,788 × 27,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168x = 772,172,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,172,944/18,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,501.81

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