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Finding the Third Proportional to 30,744 and 41,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 30,744 and 41,727 is: 56,633.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,744 : 41,727 = 41,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,744/41,727 = 41,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,744x = 41,727 × 41,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,744x = 1,741,142,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,142,529/30,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,633.57

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