Finding the Third Proportional to 12,580 and 29,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,580 and 29,720 is: 70,212.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,580 : 29,720 = 29,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,580/29,720 = 29,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,580x = 29,720 × 29,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,580x = 883,278,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 883,278,400/12,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,212.91
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