Finding the Third Proportional to 12,393 and 26,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,393 and 26,727 is: 57,640.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,393 : 26,727 = 26,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,393/26,727 = 26,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,393x = 26,727 × 26,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,393x = 714,332,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 714,332,529/12,393 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,640.00
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