Finding the Third Proportional to 12,351.94 and 27,163.97
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,351.94 and 27,163.97 is: 59,738.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,351.94 : 27,163.97 = 27,163.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,351.94/27,163.97 = 27,163.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,351.94x = 27,163.97 × 27,163.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,351.94x = 737,881,198.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 737,881,198.25/12,351.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,738.09
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