Finding the Third Proportional to 20,727 and 44,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,727 and 44,730 is: 96,529.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,727 : 44,730 = 44,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,727/44,730 = 44,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,727x = 44,730 × 44,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,727x = 2,000,772,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,000,772,900/20,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,529.79
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