Finding the Third Proportional to 11,832 and 27,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,832 and 27,651 is: 64,619.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,832 : 27,651 = 27,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,832/27,651 = 27,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,832x = 27,651 × 27,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,832x = 764,577,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 764,577,801/11,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,619.49
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