Finding the Third Proportional to 27,068 and 58,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,068 and 58,444 is: 126,189.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,068 : 58,444 = 58,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,068/58,444 = 58,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,068x = 58,444 × 58,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,068x = 3,415,701,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,415,701,136/27,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,189.64
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