Finding the Third Proportional to 27,765 and 60,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,765 and 60,708 is: 132,737.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,765 : 60,708 = 60,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,765/60,708 = 60,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,765x = 60,708 × 60,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,765x = 3,685,461,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,685,461,264/27,765 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,737.66
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