Finding the Third Proportional to 12,410 and 27,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,410 and 27,009 is: 58,782.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,410 : 27,009 = 27,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,410/27,009 = 27,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,410x = 27,009 × 27,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,410x = 729,486,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 729,486,081/12,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,782.12
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