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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,464 and 60,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,464 and 60,273 is: 132,276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,464 : 60,273 = 60,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,464/60,273 = 60,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,464x = 60,273 × 60,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,464x = 3,632,834,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,834,529/27,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,276.24

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