Finding the Third Proportional to 27,231.19 and 40,808.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,231.19 and 40,808.81 is: 61,156.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,231.19 : 40,808.81 = 40,808.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,231.19/40,808.81 = 40,808.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,231.19x = 40,808.81 × 40,808.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,231.19x = 1,665,359,177.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,665,359,177.66/27,231.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,156.32
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