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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,190.50 and 27,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,190.50 and 27,174 is: 40,594.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,190.50 : 27,174 = 27,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,190.50/27,174 = 27,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,190.50x = 27,174 × 27,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,190.50x = 738,426,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,426,276/18,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,594.06

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