Finding the Third Proportional to 27,794 and 60,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,794 and 60,484 is: 131,622.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,794 : 60,484 = 60,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,794/60,484 = 60,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,794x = 60,484 × 60,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,794x = 3,658,314,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,658,314,256/27,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,622.45
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