Finding the Third Proportional to 27,042 and 41,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,042 and 41,090 is: 62,435.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,042 : 41,090 = 41,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,042/41,090 = 41,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,042x = 41,090 × 41,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,042x = 1,688,388,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,688,388,100/27,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,435.77
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