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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,220 and 27,457.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,220 and 27,457.50 is: 41,378.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,220 : 27,457.50 = 27,457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,220/27,457.50 = 27,457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,220x = 27,457.50 × 27,457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,220x = 753,914,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,914,306.25/18,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,378.39

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