Finding the Third Proportional to 27,376.50 and 39,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,376.50 and 39,561 is: 57,168.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,376.50 : 39,561 = 39,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,376.50/39,561 = 39,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,376.50x = 39,561 × 39,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,376.50x = 1,565,072,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,565,072,721/27,376.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,168.47
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