Finding the Third Proportional to 27,706 and 59,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,706 and 59,381 is: 127,268.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,706 : 59,381 = 59,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,706/59,381 = 59,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,706x = 59,381 × 59,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,706x = 3,526,103,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,526,103,161/27,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,268.58
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