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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,656 and 38,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,656 and 38,348 is: 53,173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,656 : 38,348 = 38,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,656/38,348 = 38,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,656x = 38,348 × 38,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,656x = 1,470,569,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,569,104/27,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,173.60

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