Finding the Third Proportional to 27,801 and 27,801
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,801 and 27,801 is: 27,801
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,801 : 27,801 = 27,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,801/27,801 = 27,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,801x = 27,801 × 27,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,801x = 772,895,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 772,895,601/27,801 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,801
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