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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,858 and 40,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,858 and 40,250 is: 58,154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,858 : 40,250 = 40,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,858/40,250 = 40,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,858x = 40,250 × 40,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,858x = 1,620,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,062,500/27,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,154.30

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