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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,874 and 27,699

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,874 and 27,699 is: 40,650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,874 : 27,699 = 27,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,874/27,699 = 27,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,874x = 27,699 × 27,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,874x = 767,234,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,234,601/18,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,650.34

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