Finding the Third Proportional to 27,302 and 41,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,302 and 41,145 is: 62,006.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,302 : 41,145 = 41,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,302/41,145 = 41,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,302x = 41,145 × 41,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,302x = 1,692,911,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,692,911,025/27,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,006.85
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