Finding the Third Proportional to 27,222 and 58,954.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,222 and 58,954.50 is: 127,677.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,222 : 58,954.50 = 58,954.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,222/58,954.50 = 58,954.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,222x = 58,954.50 × 58,954.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,222x = 3,475,633,070.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,475,633,070.25/27,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,677.36
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