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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,296 and 27,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,296 and 27,388 is: 40,998.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296 : 27,388 = 27,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296/27,388 = 27,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296x = 27,388 × 27,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296x = 750,102,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,102,544/18,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,998.17

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