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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,298 and 27,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,298 and 27,448 is: 41,173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298 : 27,448 = 27,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298/27,448 = 27,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298x = 27,448 × 27,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298x = 753,392,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,392,704/18,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,173.50

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