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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,579 and 27,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,579 and 27,135 is: 47,262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,579 : 27,135 = 27,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,579/27,135 = 27,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,579x = 27,135 × 27,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,579x = 736,308,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,308,225/15,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,262.87

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