Finding the Third Proportional to 27,006 and 58,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,006 and 58,044 is: 124,753.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,006 : 58,044 = 58,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,006/58,044 = 58,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,006x = 58,044 × 58,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,006x = 3,369,105,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,369,105,936/27,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,753.98
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