Finding the Third Proportional to 27,322 and 60,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,322 and 60,003 is: 131,775.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,322 : 60,003 = 60,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,322/60,003 = 60,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,322x = 60,003 × 60,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,322x = 3,600,360,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,600,360,009/27,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,775.13
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