Finding the Third Proportional to 12,702 and 27,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,702 and 27,236 is: 58,400.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,702 : 27,236 = 27,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,702/27,236 = 27,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,702x = 27,236 × 27,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,702x = 741,799,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 741,799,696/12,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,400.23
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