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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,913 and 39,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,913 and 39,044 is: 54,613.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,913 : 39,044 = 39,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,913/39,044 = 39,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,913x = 39,044 × 39,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,913x = 1,524,433,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,433,936/27,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,613.76

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