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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,187 and 38,286

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,187 and 38,286 is: 53,916.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,187 : 38,286 = 38,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,187/38,286 = 38,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,187x = 38,286 × 38,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,187x = 1,465,817,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,817,796/27,187
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,916.13

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