Finding the Third Proportional to 27,256 and 41,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,256 and 41,044 is: 61,806.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,256 : 41,044 = 41,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,256/41,044 = 41,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,256x = 41,044 × 41,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,256x = 1,684,609,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,684,609,936/27,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,806.94
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