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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,942 and 27,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,942 and 27,864 is: 40,988.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,942 : 27,864 = 27,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,942/27,864 = 27,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,942x = 27,864 × 27,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,942x = 776,402,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,402,496/18,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,988.41

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