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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,186 and 38,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,186 and 38,284 is: 53,912.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,186 : 38,284 = 38,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,186/38,284 = 38,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,186x = 38,284 × 38,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,186x = 1,465,664,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,664,656/27,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,912.48

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