Finding the Third Proportional to 27,062 and 40,483
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,062 and 40,483 is: 60,559.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,062 : 40,483 = 40,483 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,062/40,483 = 40,483/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,062x = 40,483 × 40,483 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,062x = 1,638,873,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,638,873,289/27,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,559.95
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