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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,292 and 27,390

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,292 and 27,390 is: 41,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292 : 27,390 = 27,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292/27,390 = 27,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292x = 27,390 × 27,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292x = 750,212,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,212,100/18,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,013.13

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