Finding the Third Proportional to 18,343.13 and 27,442.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 18,343.13 and 27,442.13 is: 41,054.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,343.13 : 27,442.13 = 27,442.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,343.13/27,442.13 = 27,442.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,343.13x = 27,442.13 × 27,442.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,343.13x = 753,070,224.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 753,070,224.52/18,343.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 41,054.63
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