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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,562 and 43,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,562 and 43,804 is: 69,617.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,562 : 43,804 = 43,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,562/43,804 = 43,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,562x = 43,804 × 43,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,562x = 1,918,790,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,790,416/27,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,617.24

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