Finding the Third Proportional to 12,110 and 26,969.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,110 and 26,969.50 is: 60,062.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,110 : 26,969.50 = 26,969.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,110/26,969.50 = 26,969.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,110x = 26,969.50 × 26,969.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,110x = 727,353,930.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 727,353,930.25/12,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,062.26
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