Finding the Third Proportional to 27,548 and 59,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,548 and 59,674 is: 129,264.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,548 : 59,674 = 59,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,548/59,674 = 59,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,548x = 59,674 × 59,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,548x = 3,560,986,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,560,986,276/27,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,264.78
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