Finding the Third Proportional to 27,136 and 58,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,136 and 58,848 is: 127,619.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,136 : 58,848 = 58,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,136/58,848 = 58,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,136x = 58,848 × 58,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,136x = 3,463,087,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,463,087,104/27,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,619.66
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