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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,844.59 and 45,711

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,844.59 and 45,711 is: 75,041.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,844.59 : 45,711 = 45,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,844.59/45,711 = 45,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,844.59x = 45,711 × 45,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,844.59x = 2,089,495,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,495,521/27,844.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,041.34

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