Finding the Third Proportional to 27,907 and 43,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,907 and 43,320 is: 67,245.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,907 : 43,320 = 43,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,907/43,320 = 43,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,907x = 43,320 × 43,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,907x = 1,876,622,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,876,622,400/27,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,245.58
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