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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,486 and 37,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,486 and 37,338 is: 50,721.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,486 : 37,338 = 37,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,486/37,338 = 37,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,486x = 37,338 × 37,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,486x = 1,394,126,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,126,244/27,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,721.32

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