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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,623.67 and 27,952.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,623.67 and 27,952.59 is: 41,954.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,623.67 : 27,952.59 = 27,952.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,623.67/27,952.59 = 27,952.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,623.67x = 27,952.59 × 27,952.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,623.67x = 781,347,497.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,347,497.35/18,623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,954.54

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