Finding the Third Proportional to 27,620 and 43,206.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,620 and 43,206.50 is: 67,588.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,620 : 43,206.50 = 43,206.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,620/43,206.50 = 43,206.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,620x = 43,206.50 × 43,206.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,620x = 1,866,801,642.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,866,801,642.25/27,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,588.76
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