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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,670 and 27,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,670 and 27,960 is: 41,872.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670 : 27,960 = 27,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670/27,960 = 27,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670x = 27,960 × 27,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670x = 781,761,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,761,600/18,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,872.61

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