Finding the Third Proportional to 27,932 and 63,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,932 and 63,170 is: 142,862.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,932 : 63,170 = 63,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,932/63,170 = 63,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,932x = 63,170 × 63,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,932x = 3,990,448,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,990,448,900/27,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,862.99
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