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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,258 and 27,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,258 and 27,518 is: 41,474.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,258 : 27,518 = 27,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,258/27,518 = 27,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,258x = 27,518 × 27,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,258x = 757,240,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,240,324/18,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,474.44

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