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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,202 and 27,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,202 and 27,363 is: 41,134.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,202 : 27,363 = 27,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,202/27,363 = 27,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,202x = 27,363 × 27,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,202x = 748,733,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,733,769/18,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,134.70

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