Finding the Third Proportional to 27,930 and 60,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,930 and 60,792 is: 132,318.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,930 : 60,792 = 60,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,930/60,792 = 60,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,930x = 60,792 × 60,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,930x = 3,695,667,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,695,667,264/27,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,318.91
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