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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,388 and 38,798

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,388 and 38,798 is: 54,961.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,388 : 38,798 = 38,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,388/38,798 = 38,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,388x = 38,798 × 38,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,388x = 1,505,284,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,284,804/27,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,961.47

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