Finding the Third Proportional to 27,734 and 41,955
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,734 and 41,955 is: 63,468.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,734 : 41,955 = 41,955 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,734/41,955 = 41,955/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,734x = 41,955 × 41,955 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,734x = 1,760,222,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,760,222,025/27,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,468.02
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