Finding the Third Proportional to 27,392 and 58,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,392 and 58,656 is: 125,603.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,392 : 58,656 = 58,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,392/58,656 = 58,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,392x = 58,656 × 58,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,392x = 3,440,526,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,440,526,336/27,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,603.33
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