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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,263 and 27,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,263 and 27,590 is: 41,680.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,263 : 27,590 = 27,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,263/27,590 = 27,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,263x = 27,590 × 27,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,263x = 761,208,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,208,100/18,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,680.34

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