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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,886 and 37,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,886 and 37,832 is: 51,325.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,886 : 37,832 = 37,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,886/37,832 = 37,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,886x = 37,832 × 37,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,886x = 1,431,260,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,260,224/27,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,325.40

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