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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,948 and 42,283

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,948 and 42,283 is: 63,970.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,948 : 42,283 = 42,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,948/42,283 = 42,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,948x = 42,283 × 42,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,948x = 1,787,852,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,852,089/27,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,970.66

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