Finding the Third Proportional to 27,496 and 41,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,496 and 41,364 is: 62,226.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,496 : 41,364 = 41,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,496/41,364 = 41,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,496x = 41,364 × 41,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,496x = 1,710,980,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,710,980,496/27,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,226.52
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