Finding the Third Proportional to 12,324 and 27,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,324 and 27,106 is: 59,618.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,324 : 27,106 = 27,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,324/27,106 = 27,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,324x = 27,106 × 27,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,324x = 734,735,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 734,735,236/12,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,618.24
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