Finding the Third Proportional to 27,860 and 39,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,860 and 39,048 is: 54,728.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,860 : 39,048 = 39,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,860/39,048 = 39,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,860x = 39,048 × 39,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,860x = 1,524,746,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,524,746,304/27,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,728.87
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