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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,283 and 27,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,283 and 27,625 is: 41,740.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283 : 27,625 = 27,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283/27,625 = 27,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283x = 27,625 × 27,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283x = 763,140,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,140,625/18,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,740.45

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