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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,452 and 37,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,452 and 37,287 is: 50,645.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,452 : 37,287 = 37,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,452/37,287 = 37,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,452x = 37,287 × 37,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,452x = 1,390,320,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,320,369/27,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,645.50

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