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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,419 and 41,017

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,419 and 41,017 is: 61,358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,419 : 41,017 = 41,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,419/41,017 = 41,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,419x = 41,017 × 41,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,419x = 1,682,394,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,394,289/27,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,358.70

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