Finding the Third Proportional to 27,718 and 67,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,718 and 67,103 is: 162,450.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,718 : 67,103 = 67,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,718/67,103 = 67,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,718x = 67,103 × 67,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,718x = 4,502,812,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,502,812,609/27,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,450.85
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