Finding the Third Proportional to 12,700 and 27,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,700 and 27,232 is: 58,392.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,700 : 27,232 = 27,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,700/27,232 = 27,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,700x = 27,232 × 27,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,700x = 741,581,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 741,581,824/12,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,392.27
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