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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,264 and 27,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,264 and 27,350 is: 40,956.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264 : 27,350 = 27,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264/27,350 = 27,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264x = 27,350 × 27,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264x = 748,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,022,500/18,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,956.12

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