Finding the Third Proportional to 27,914 and 58,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,914 and 58,706 is: 123,464.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,914 : 58,706 = 58,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,914/58,706 = 58,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,914x = 58,706 × 58,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,914x = 3,446,394,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,446,394,436/27,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,464.73
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