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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,458 and 41,307

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,458 and 41,307 is: 62,141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,458 : 41,307 = 41,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,458/41,307 = 41,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,458x = 41,307 × 41,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,458x = 1,706,268,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,268,249/27,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,141.02

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