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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,904 and 36,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,904 and 36,618 is: 48,053.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,904 : 36,618 = 36,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,904/36,618 = 36,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,904x = 36,618 × 36,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,904x = 1,340,877,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,877,924/27,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,053.25

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