Finding the Third Proportional to 27,386 and 39,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,386 and 39,567 is: 57,165.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,386 : 39,567 = 39,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,386/39,567 = 39,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,386x = 39,567 × 39,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,386x = 1,565,547,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,565,547,489/27,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,165.98
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