Finding the Third Proportional to 27,507 and 41,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,507 and 41,322 is: 62,075.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,507 : 41,322 = 41,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,507/41,322 = 41,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,507x = 41,322 × 41,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,507x = 1,707,507,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,707,507,684/27,507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,075.39
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