Finding the Third Proportional to 27,864 and 59,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,864 and 59,868 is: 128,631.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,864 : 59,868 = 59,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,864/59,868 = 59,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,864x = 59,868 × 59,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,864x = 3,584,177,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,584,177,424/27,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,631.12
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