Finding the Third Proportional to 12,479 and 27,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,479 and 27,306 is: 59,749.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,479 : 27,306 = 27,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,479/27,306 = 27,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,479x = 27,306 × 27,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,479x = 745,617,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 745,617,636/12,479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,749.79
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