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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,406 and 27,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,406 and 27,610 is: 41,416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,406 : 27,610 = 27,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,406/27,610 = 27,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,406x = 27,610 × 27,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,406x = 762,312,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,312,100/18,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,416.50

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