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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,554 and 41,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,554 and 41,262 is: 61,789.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,554 : 41,262 = 41,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,554/41,262 = 41,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,554x = 41,262 × 41,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,554x = 1,702,552,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,552,644/27,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,789.67

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