Finding the Third Proportional to 27,570 and 43,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,570 and 43,817 is: 69,638.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,570 : 43,817 = 43,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,570/43,817 = 43,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,570x = 43,817 × 43,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,570x = 1,919,929,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,919,929,489/27,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,638.36
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