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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,249 and 27,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,249 and 27,333 is: 40,938.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249 : 27,333 = 27,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249/27,333 = 27,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249x = 27,333 × 27,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249x = 747,092,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,092,889/18,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,938.84

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