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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,908 and 27,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,908 and 27,064 is: 38,738.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908 : 27,064 = 27,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908/27,064 = 27,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908x = 27,064 × 27,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908x = 732,460,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,460,096/18,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,738.11

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