Finding the Third Proportional to 27,790 and 59,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,790 and 59,956 is: 129,353.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,790 : 59,956 = 59,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,790/59,956 = 59,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,790x = 59,956 × 59,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,790x = 3,594,721,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,594,721,936/27,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,353.07
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