Finding the Third Proportional to 27,788 and 43,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,788 and 43,095 is: 66,833.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,788 : 43,095 = 43,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,788/43,095 = 43,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,788x = 43,095 × 43,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,788x = 1,857,179,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,857,179,025/27,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,833.85
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