Finding the Third Proportional to 27,052 and 58,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,052 and 58,128 is: 124,902.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,052 : 58,128 = 58,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,052/58,128 = 58,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,052x = 58,128 × 58,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,052x = 3,378,864,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,378,864,384/27,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,902.57
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