Finding the Third Proportional to 27,312 and 43,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,312 and 43,440 is: 69,091.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,312 : 43,440 = 43,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,312/43,440 = 43,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,312x = 43,440 × 43,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,312x = 1,887,033,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,887,033,600/27,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,091.74
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