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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,960 and 40,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,960 and 40,787 is: 59,498.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,960 : 40,787 = 40,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,960/40,787 = 40,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,960x = 40,787 × 40,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,960x = 1,663,579,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,579,369/27,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,498.55

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