Finding the Third Proportional to 27,925.50 and 54,448.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,925.50 and 54,448.50 is: 106,162.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,925.50 : 54,448.50 = 54,448.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,925.50/54,448.50 = 54,448.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,925.50x = 54,448.50 × 54,448.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,925.50x = 2,964,639,152.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,964,639,152.25/27,925.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,162.44
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