Finding the Third Proportional to 27,416 and 59,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,416 and 59,062 is: 127,236.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,416 : 59,062 = 59,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,416/59,062 = 59,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,416x = 59,062 × 59,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,416x = 3,488,319,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,488,319,844/27,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,236.64
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