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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,359 and 44,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,359 and 44,670 is: 72,934.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,359 : 44,670 = 44,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,359/44,670 = 44,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,359x = 44,670 × 44,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,359x = 1,995,408,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,408,900/27,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,934.28

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