Finding the Third Proportional to 27,396 and 43,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,396 and 43,554 is: 69,241.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,396 : 43,554 = 43,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,396/43,554 = 43,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,396x = 43,554 × 43,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,396x = 1,896,950,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,896,950,916/27,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,241.89
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