Finding the Third Proportional to 27,162 and 43,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,162 and 43,218 is: 68,765.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,162 : 43,218 = 43,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,162/43,218 = 43,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,162x = 43,218 × 43,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,162x = 1,867,795,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,867,795,524/27,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,765.02
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