Finding the Third Proportional to 27,772 and 43,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,772 and 43,014 is: 66,621.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,772 : 43,014 = 43,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,772/43,014 = 43,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,772x = 43,014 × 43,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,772x = 1,850,204,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,850,204,196/27,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,621.21
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