Finding the Third Proportional to 27,210 and 55,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,210 and 55,884 is: 114,774.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,210 : 55,884 = 55,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,210/55,884 = 55,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,210x = 55,884 × 55,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,210x = 3,123,021,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,123,021,456/27,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,774.77
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