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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,720 and 49,284

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,720 and 49,284 is: 87,623.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,720 : 49,284 = 49,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,720/49,284 = 49,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,720x = 49,284 × 49,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,720x = 2,428,912,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428,912,656/27,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,623.11

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