Finding the Third Proportional to 27,384 and 60,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,384 and 60,168 is: 132,200.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,384 : 60,168 = 60,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,384/60,168 = 60,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,384x = 60,168 × 60,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,384x = 3,620,188,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,620,188,224/27,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,200.86
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