Finding the Third Proportional to 27,457 and 58,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,457 and 58,154 is: 123,170.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,457 : 58,154 = 58,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,457/58,154 = 58,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,457x = 58,154 × 58,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,457x = 3,381,887,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,381,887,716/27,457 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,170.33
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