Finding the Third Proportional to 20,964 and 27,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,964 and 27,990 is: 37,370.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,964 : 27,990 = 27,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,964/27,990 = 27,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,964x = 27,990 × 27,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,964x = 783,440,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 783,440,100/20,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,370.74
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