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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,439.50 and 27,834

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,439.50 and 27,834 is: 42,014.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,439.50 : 27,834 = 27,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,439.50/27,834 = 27,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,439.50x = 27,834 × 27,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,439.50x = 774,731,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,731,556/18,439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,014.78

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