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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,440 and 27,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,440 and 27,280 is: 48,199.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440 : 27,280 = 27,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440/27,280 = 27,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440x = 27,280 × 27,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440x = 744,198,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,198,400/15,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,199.38

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