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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,285 and 27,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,285 and 27,684 is: 41,914.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,285 : 27,684 = 27,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,285/27,684 = 27,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,285x = 27,684 × 27,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,285x = 766,403,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,403,856/18,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,914.35

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