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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,180 and 27,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,180 and 27,180 is: 40,635.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,180 : 27,180 = 27,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,180/27,180 = 27,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,180x = 27,180 × 27,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,180x = 738,752,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,752,400/18,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,635.45

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