Finding the Third Proportional to 27,336 and 59,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,336 and 59,206 is: 128,232.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,336 : 59,206 = 59,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,336/59,206 = 59,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,336x = 59,206 × 59,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,336x = 3,505,350,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,505,350,436/27,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,232.02
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