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Finding the Third Proportional to 27,975 and 39,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 27,975 and 39,114 is: 54,688.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,975 : 39,114 = 39,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,975/39,114 = 39,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,975x = 39,114 × 39,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,975x = 1,529,904,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,904,996/27,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,688.29

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