Finding the Third Proportional to 27,370 and 59,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,370 and 59,116 is: 127,683.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,370 : 59,116 = 59,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,370/59,116 = 59,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,370x = 59,116 × 59,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,370x = 3,494,701,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,494,701,456/27,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,683.65
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