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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,555 and 27,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,555 and 27,423 is: 40,529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,555 : 27,423 = 27,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,555/27,423 = 27,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,555x = 27,423 × 27,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,555x = 752,020,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,020,929/18,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,529.29

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