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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,792 and 37,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,792 and 37,824 is: 51,477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,792 : 37,824 = 37,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,792/37,824 = 37,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,792x = 37,824 × 37,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,792x = 1,430,654,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,654,976/27,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,477.22

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