Finding the Third Proportional to 27,879 and 43,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,879 and 43,728 is: 68,587.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,879 : 43,728 = 43,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,879/43,728 = 43,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,879x = 43,728 × 43,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,879x = 1,912,137,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,912,137,984/27,879 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,587.04
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