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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,026 and 63,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,026 and 63,140 is: 147,512.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,026 : 63,140 = 63,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,026/63,140 = 63,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,026x = 63,140 × 63,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,026x = 3,986,659,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,659,600/27,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,512.01

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