Finding the Third Proportional to 20,317 and 27,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,317 and 27,178 is: 36,355.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,317 : 27,178 = 27,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,317/27,178 = 27,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,317x = 27,178 × 27,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,317x = 738,643,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 738,643,684/20,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,355.94
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