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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,782 and 27,291

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,782 and 27,291 is: 39,654.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,782 : 27,291 = 27,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,782/27,291 = 27,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,782x = 27,291 × 27,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,782x = 744,798,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,798,681/18,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,654.92

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