Finding the Third Proportional to 27,206 and 41,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,206 and 41,614 is: 63,652.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,206 : 41,614 = 41,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,206/41,614 = 41,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,206x = 41,614 × 41,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,206x = 1,731,724,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,731,724,996/27,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,652.32
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