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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,498 and 27,096

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,498 and 27,096 is: 39,690.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,498 : 27,096 = 27,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,498/27,096 = 27,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,498x = 27,096 × 27,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,498x = 734,193,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,193,216/18,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,690.41

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