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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,266.50 and 27,597

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,266.50 and 27,597 is: 41,693.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,266.50 : 27,597 = 27,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,266.50/27,597 = 27,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,266.50x = 27,597 × 27,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,266.50x = 761,594,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,594,409/18,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,693.50

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