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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,981 and 27,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,981 and 27,340 is: 39,380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,981 : 27,340 = 27,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,981/27,340 = 27,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,981x = 27,340 × 27,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,981x = 747,475,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,475,600/18,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,380.20

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