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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,466 and 59,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,466 and 59,305 is: 128,052.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,466 : 59,305 = 59,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,466/59,305 = 59,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,466x = 59,305 × 59,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,466x = 3,517,083,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,083,025/27,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,052.25

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