Finding the Third Proportional to 27,925 and 60,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,925 and 60,223 is: 129,876.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,925 : 60,223 = 60,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,925/60,223 = 60,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,925x = 60,223 × 60,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,925x = 3,626,809,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,626,809,729/27,925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,876.80
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