Finding the Third Proportional to 27,096 and 35,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,096 and 35,963 is: 47,731.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,096 : 35,963 = 35,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,096/35,963 = 35,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,096x = 35,963 × 35,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,096x = 1,293,337,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,293,337,369/27,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,731.67
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