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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,086 and 40,402

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,086 and 40,402 is: 60,264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,086 : 40,402 = 40,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,086/40,402 = 40,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,086x = 40,402 × 40,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,086x = 1,632,321,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,321,604/27,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,264.40

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