Finding the Third Proportional to 27,486 and 60,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,486 and 60,318 is: 132,367.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,486 : 60,318 = 60,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,486/60,318 = 60,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,486x = 60,318 × 60,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,486x = 3,638,261,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,638,261,124/27,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,367.79
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