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Finding the Third Proportional to 19,662 and 27,387

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Solution

The third proportional to 19,662 and 27,387 is: 38,147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,662 : 27,387 = 27,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,662/27,387 = 27,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,662x = 27,387 × 27,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,662x = 750,047,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,047,769/19,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,147.07

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