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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,510 and 27,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,510 and 27,114 is: 39,717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,510 : 27,114 = 27,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,510/27,114 = 27,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,510x = 27,114 × 27,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,510x = 735,168,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,168,996/18,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,717.40

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