Finding the Third Proportional to 27,344 and 39,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,344 and 39,102 is: 55,915.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,344 : 39,102 = 39,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,344/39,102 = 39,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,344x = 39,102 × 39,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,344x = 1,528,966,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,528,966,404/27,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,915.97
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