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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,950 and 39,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,950 and 39,840 is: 56,788.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,950 : 39,840 = 39,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,950/39,840 = 39,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,950x = 39,840 × 39,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,950x = 1,587,225,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,225,600/27,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,788.04

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