Finding the Third Proportional to 27,576 and 58,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,576 and 58,383 is: 123,606.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,576 : 58,383 = 58,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,576/58,383 = 58,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,576x = 58,383 × 58,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,576x = 3,408,574,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,408,574,689/27,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,606.57
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