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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,347 and 41,021

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,347 and 41,021 is: 61,532.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,347 : 41,021 = 41,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,347/41,021 = 41,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,347x = 41,021 × 41,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,347x = 1,682,722,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,722,441/27,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,532.25

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