Finding the Third Proportional to 27,414 and 58,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,414 and 58,713 is: 125,746.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,414 : 58,713 = 58,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,414/58,713 = 58,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,414x = 58,713 × 58,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,414x = 3,447,216,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,447,216,369/27,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,746.57
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