Finding the Third Proportional to 20,366.44 and 27,405.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,366.44 and 27,405.84 is: 36,878.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,366.44 : 27,405.84 = 27,405.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,366.44/27,405.84 = 27,405.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,366.44x = 27,405.84 × 27,405.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,366.44x = 751,080,271.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 751,080,271.65/20,366.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,878.33
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