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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,186 and 27,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,186 and 27,294 is: 40,963.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,186 : 27,294 = 27,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,186/27,294 = 27,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,186x = 27,294 × 27,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,186x = 744,962,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,962,436/18,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,963.51

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