Finding the Third Proportional to 27,400 and 41,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,400 and 41,100 is: 61,650
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,400 : 41,100 = 41,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,400/41,100 = 41,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,400x = 41,100 × 41,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,400x = 1,689,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,689,210,000/27,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,650
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