Finding the Third Proportional to 27,468 and 41,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,468 and 41,184 is: 61,749.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,468 : 41,184 = 41,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,468/41,184 = 41,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,468x = 41,184 × 41,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,468x = 1,696,121,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,696,121,856/27,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,749.01
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