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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,266 and 38,665

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,266 and 38,665 is: 54,829.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,266 : 38,665 = 38,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,266/38,665 = 38,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,266x = 38,665 × 38,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,266x = 1,494,982,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,982,225/27,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,829.54

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