Finding the Third Proportional to 12,469 and 27,285
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,469 and 27,285 is: 59,705.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,469 : 27,285 = 27,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,469/27,285 = 27,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,469x = 27,285 × 27,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,469x = 744,471,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 744,471,225/12,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,705.77
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