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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,811.69 and 59,995.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,811.69 and 59,995.69 is: 129,423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,811.69 : 59,995.69 = 59,995.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,811.69/59,995.69 = 59,995.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,811.69x = 59,995.69 × 59,995.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,811.69x = 3,599,482,518.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,482,518.60/27,811.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,423.38

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