Finding the Third Proportional to 16,870 and 27,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 16,870 and 27,105 is: 43,549.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,870 : 27,105 = 27,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,870/27,105 = 27,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,870x = 27,105 × 27,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,870x = 734,681,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 734,681,025/16,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 43,549.56
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