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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,669 and 27,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,669 and 27,958 is: 41,868.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,669 : 27,958 = 27,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,669/27,958 = 27,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,669x = 27,958 × 27,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,669x = 781,649,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,649,764/18,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,868.86

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