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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,449 and 27,525

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,449 and 27,525 is: 41,065.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,449 : 27,525 = 27,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,449/27,525 = 27,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,449x = 27,525 × 27,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,449x = 757,625,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,625,625/18,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,065.95

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