Finding the Third Proportional to 27,760 and 44,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,760 and 44,400 is: 71,014.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,760 : 44,400 = 44,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,760/44,400 = 44,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,760x = 44,400 × 44,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,760x = 1,971,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,971,360,000/27,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,014.41
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