Finding the Third Proportional to 27,168 and 41,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,168 and 41,307 is: 62,804.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,168 : 41,307 = 41,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,168/41,307 = 41,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,168x = 41,307 × 41,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,168x = 1,706,268,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,706,268,249/27,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,804.34
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