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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,580 and 27,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,580 and 27,248 is: 39,959.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,580 : 27,248 = 27,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,580/27,248 = 27,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,580x = 27,248 × 27,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,580x = 742,453,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,453,504/18,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,959.82

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