Finding the Third Proportional to 27,034 and 54,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,034 and 54,713 is: 110,731.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,034 : 54,713 = 54,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,034/54,713 = 54,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,034x = 54,713 × 54,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,034x = 2,993,512,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,993,512,369/27,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,731.39
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