Finding the Third Proportional to 27,017 and 40,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,017 and 40,898 is: 61,910.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,017 : 40,898 = 40,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,017/40,898 = 40,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,017x = 40,898 × 40,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,017x = 1,672,646,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,672,646,404/27,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,910.89
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