Finding the Third Proportional to 27,722 and 43,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,722 and 43,519 is: 68,317.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,722 : 43,519 = 43,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,722/43,519 = 43,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,722x = 43,519 × 43,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,722x = 1,893,903,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,893,903,361/27,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,317.70
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