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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,712.50 and 30,105

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,712.50 and 30,105 is: 32,704.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,712.50 : 30,105 = 30,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,712.50/30,105 = 30,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,712.50x = 30,105 × 30,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,712.50x = 906,311,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,311,025/27,712.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,704.05

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