Finding the Third Proportional to 27,992 and 58,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,992 and 58,354 is: 121,648.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,992 : 58,354 = 58,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,992/58,354 = 58,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,992x = 58,354 × 58,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,992x = 3,405,189,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,405,189,316/27,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,648.66
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