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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,824 and 43,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,824 and 43,140 is: 66,886.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,824 : 43,140 = 43,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,824/43,140 = 43,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,824x = 43,140 × 43,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,824x = 1,861,059,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,059,600/27,824
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,886.85

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