Finding the Third Proportional to 27,972 and 55,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,972 and 55,923 is: 111,804.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,972 : 55,923 = 55,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,972/55,923 = 55,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,972x = 55,923 × 55,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,972x = 3,127,381,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,127,381,929/27,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,804.02
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