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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,254 and 27,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,254 and 27,484 is: 41,381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254 : 27,484 = 27,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254/27,484 = 27,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254x = 27,484 × 27,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254x = 755,370,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,370,256/18,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,381.08

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