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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,410 and 27,569

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,410 and 27,569 is: 41,284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410 : 27,569 = 27,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410/27,569 = 27,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410x = 27,569 × 27,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410x = 760,049,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,049,761/18,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,284.61

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