Finding the Third Proportional to 27,476 and 52,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,476 and 52,763 is: 101,322.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,476 : 52,763 = 52,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,476/52,763 = 52,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,476x = 52,763 × 52,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,476x = 2,783,934,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,783,934,169/27,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,322.40
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