Finding the Third Proportional to 27,630 and 59,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,630 and 59,138 is: 126,576.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,630 : 59,138 = 59,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,630/59,138 = 59,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,630x = 59,138 × 59,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,630x = 3,497,303,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,497,303,044/27,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,576.30
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