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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,212 and 27,974

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,212 and 27,974 is: 42,968.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,212 : 27,974 = 27,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,212/27,974 = 27,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,212x = 27,974 × 27,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,212x = 782,544,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,544,676/18,212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,968.63

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