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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,194 and 38,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,194 and 38,294 is: 53,924.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,194 : 38,294 = 38,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,194/38,294 = 38,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,194x = 38,294 × 38,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,194x = 1,466,430,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,430,436/27,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,924.78

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