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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,095 and 32,017

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,095 and 32,017 is: 37,833.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,095 : 32,017 = 32,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,095/32,017 = 32,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,095x = 32,017 × 32,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,095x = 1,025,088,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,088,289/27,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,833.12

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