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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,912 and 27,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,912 and 27,070 is: 38,747.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,912 : 27,070 = 27,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,912/27,070 = 27,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,912x = 27,070 × 27,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,912x = 732,784,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,784,900/18,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,747.09

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