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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,210 and 27,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,210 and 27,375 is: 41,152.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,210 : 27,375 = 27,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,210/27,375 = 27,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,210x = 27,375 × 27,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,210x = 749,390,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,390,625/18,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,152.70

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