Finding the Third Proportional to 27,690 and 56,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,690 and 56,676 is: 116,004.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,690 : 56,676 = 56,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,690/56,676 = 56,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,690x = 56,676 × 56,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,690x = 3,212,168,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,212,168,976/27,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,004.66
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