Finding the Third Proportional to 27,740 and 40,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,740 and 40,633 is: 59,518.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,740 : 40,633 = 40,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,740/40,633 = 40,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,740x = 40,633 × 40,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,740x = 1,651,040,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,651,040,689/27,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,518.41
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