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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,406 and 27,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,406 and 27,611 is: 41,419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,406 : 27,611 = 27,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,406/27,611 = 27,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,406x = 27,611 × 27,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,406x = 762,367,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,367,321/18,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,419.50

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