Finding the Third Proportional to 27,306 and 41,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,306 and 41,688 is: 63,644.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,306 : 41,688 = 41,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,306/41,688 = 41,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,306x = 41,688 × 41,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,306x = 1,737,889,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,737,889,344/27,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,644.96
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