Finding the Third Proportional to 27,390 and 40,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,390 and 40,110 is: 58,737.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,390 : 40,110 = 40,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,390/40,110 = 40,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,390x = 40,110 × 40,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,390x = 1,608,812,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,608,812,100/27,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,737.21
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