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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,456 and 38,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,456 and 38,784 is: 54,785.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,456 : 38,784 = 38,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,456/38,784 = 38,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,456x = 38,784 × 38,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,456x = 1,504,198,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,198,656/27,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,785.79

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