Finding the Third Proportional to 27,681 and 44,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,681 and 44,067 is: 70,152.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,681 : 44,067 = 44,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,681/44,067 = 44,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,681x = 44,067 × 44,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,681x = 1,941,900,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,941,900,489/27,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,152.83
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