Finding the Third Proportional to 27,056 and 62,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,056 and 62,136 is: 142,699.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,056 : 62,136 = 62,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,056/62,136 = 62,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,056x = 62,136 × 62,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,056x = 3,860,882,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,860,882,496/27,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,699.68
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