Finding the Third Proportional to 27,628 and 41,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,628 and 41,672 is: 62,854.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,628 : 41,672 = 41,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,628/41,672 = 41,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,628x = 41,672 × 41,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,628x = 1,736,555,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,736,555,584/27,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,854.91
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