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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,036 and 40,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,036 and 40,444 is: 60,501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,036 : 40,444 = 40,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,036/40,444 = 40,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,036x = 40,444 × 40,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,036x = 1,635,717,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,717,136/27,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,501.45

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