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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,666 and 42,957

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,666 and 42,957 is: 66,699.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,666 : 42,957 = 42,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,666/42,957 = 42,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,666x = 42,957 × 42,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,666x = 1,845,303,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,303,849/27,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,699.34

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