Finding the Third Proportional to 27,114 and 43,177.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,114 and 43,177.50 is: 68,757.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,114 : 43,177.50 = 43,177.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,114/43,177.50 = 43,177.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,114x = 43,177.50 × 43,177.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,114x = 1,864,296,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,864,296,506.25/27,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,757.71
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