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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,268 and 27,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,268 and 27,352 is: 40,953.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268 : 27,352 = 27,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268/27,352 = 27,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268x = 27,352 × 27,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268x = 748,131,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,131,904/18,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,953.14

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