Finding the Third Proportional to 27,364 and 39,078
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,364 and 39,078 is: 55,806.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,364 : 39,078 = 39,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,364/39,078 = 39,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,364x = 39,078 × 39,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,364x = 1,527,090,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,527,090,084/27,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,806.54
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