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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,230 and 27,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,230 and 27,898 is: 42,693.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230 : 27,898 = 27,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230/27,898 = 27,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230x = 27,898 × 27,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230x = 778,298,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,298,404/18,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,693.28

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