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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,246 and 27,498

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,246 and 27,498 is: 41,441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246 : 27,498 = 27,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246/27,498 = 27,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246x = 27,498 × 27,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246x = 756,140,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,140,004/18,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,441.41

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