Finding the Third Proportional to 11,664 and 27,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,664 and 27,040 is: 62,685.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,664 : 27,040 = 27,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,664/27,040 = 27,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,664x = 27,040 × 27,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,664x = 731,161,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 731,161,600/11,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,685.32
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