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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,358 and 42,855

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,358 and 42,855 is: 67,130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,358 : 42,855 = 42,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,358/42,855 = 42,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,358x = 42,855 × 42,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,358x = 1,836,551,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,551,025/27,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,130.31

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