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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,926 and 27,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,926 and 27,158 is: 38,970.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,926 : 27,158 = 27,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,926/27,158 = 27,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,926x = 27,158 × 27,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,926x = 737,556,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,556,964/18,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,970.57

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