Finding the Third Proportional to 11,599 and 27,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,599 and 27,099 is: 63,311.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,599 : 27,099 = 27,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,599/27,099 = 27,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,599x = 27,099 × 27,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,599x = 734,355,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 734,355,801/11,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,311.99
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