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Finding the Third Proportional to 29,618 and 38,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 29,618 and 38,427 is: 49,855.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,618 : 38,427 = 38,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,618/38,427 = 38,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,618x = 38,427 × 38,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,618x = 1,476,634,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,634,329/29,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,855.98

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