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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,549 and 27,675

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,549 and 27,675 is: 41,290.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,549 : 27,675 = 27,675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,549/27,675 = 27,675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,549x = 27,675 × 27,675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,549x = 765,905,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,905,625/18,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,290.94

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