Finding the Third Proportional to 27,776 and 43,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,776 and 43,020 is: 66,630.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,776 : 43,020 = 43,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,776/43,020 = 43,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,776x = 43,020 × 43,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,776x = 1,850,720,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,850,720,400/27,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,630.20
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