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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,502 and 27,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,502 and 27,754 is: 41,632.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,502 : 27,754 = 27,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,502/27,754 = 27,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,502x = 27,754 × 27,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,502x = 770,284,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,284,516/18,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,632.50

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