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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,502 and 27,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,502 and 27,263 is: 40,172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502 : 27,263 = 27,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502/27,263 = 27,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502x = 27,263 × 27,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502x = 743,271,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,271,169/18,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,172.48

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