Finding the Third Proportional to 27,984 and 60,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,984 and 60,108 is: 129,108.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,984 : 60,108 = 60,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,984/60,108 = 60,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,984x = 60,108 × 60,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,984x = 3,612,971,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,612,971,664/27,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,108.48
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