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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,193 and 38,494

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,193 and 38,494 is: 54,491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,193 : 38,494 = 38,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,193/38,494 = 38,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,193x = 38,494 × 38,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,193x = 1,481,788,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,788,036/27,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,491.52

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