Finding the Third Proportional to 11,760 and 27,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,760 and 27,720 is: 65,340
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,760 : 27,720 = 27,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,760/27,720 = 27,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,760x = 27,720 × 27,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,760x = 768,398,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 768,398,400/11,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,340
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