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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,236 and 38,541

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,236 and 38,541 is: 54,538.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,236 : 38,541 = 38,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,236/38,541 = 38,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,236x = 38,541 × 38,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,236x = 1,485,408,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,408,681/27,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,538.43

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