Finding the Third Proportional to 27,931 and 43,445
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,931 and 43,445 is: 67,576.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,931 : 43,445 = 43,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,931/43,445 = 43,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,931x = 43,445 × 43,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,931x = 1,887,468,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,887,468,025/27,931 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,576.10
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