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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,288 and 38,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,288 and 38,618 is: 54,652.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,288 : 38,618 = 38,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,288/38,618 = 38,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,288x = 38,618 × 38,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,288x = 1,491,349,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,349,924/27,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,652.23

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