Finding the Third Proportional to 27,228 and 41,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,228 and 41,250 is: 62,493.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,228 : 41,250 = 41,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,228/41,250 = 41,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,228x = 41,250 × 41,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,228x = 1,701,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,701,562,500/27,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,493.11
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