Finding the Third Proportional to 27,993 and 61,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 27,993 and 61,122 is: 133,458.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,993 : 61,122 = 61,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,993/61,122 = 61,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,993x = 61,122 × 61,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,993x = 3,735,898,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,735,898,884/27,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,458.32
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