Finding the Third Proportional to 27,316 and 58,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,316 and 58,303 is: 124,441.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,316 : 58,303 = 58,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,316/58,303 = 58,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,316x = 58,303 × 58,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,316x = 3,399,239,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,399,239,809/27,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,441.35
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