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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,954 and 37,986

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,954 and 37,986 is: 51,618.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,954 : 37,986 = 37,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,954/37,986 = 37,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,954x = 37,986 × 37,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,954x = 1,442,936,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,936,196/27,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,618.24

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