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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,181.50 and 38,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,181.50 and 38,277 is: 53,901.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,181.50 : 38,277 = 38,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,181.50/38,277 = 38,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,181.50x = 38,277 × 38,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,181.50x = 1,465,128,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,128,729/27,181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,901.69

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