Finding the Third Proportional to 17,988 and 27,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,988 and 27,102 is: 40,833.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,988 : 27,102 = 27,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,988/27,102 = 27,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,988x = 27,102 × 27,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,988x = 734,518,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 734,518,404/17,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 40,833.80
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