Finding the Third Proportional to 27,624 and 43,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,624 and 43,215 is: 67,605.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,624 : 43,215 = 43,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,624/43,215 = 43,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,624x = 43,215 × 43,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,624x = 1,867,536,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,867,536,225/27,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,605.57
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