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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,208 and 27,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,208 and 27,840 is: 42,567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,208 : 27,840 = 27,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,208/27,840 = 27,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,208x = 27,840 × 27,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,208x = 775,065,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,065,600/18,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,567.31

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