Finding the Third Proportional to 27,366 and 59,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,366 and 59,098 is: 127,624.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,366 : 59,098 = 59,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,366/59,098 = 59,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,366x = 59,098 × 59,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,366x = 3,492,573,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,492,573,604/27,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,624.56
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