Finding the Third Proportional to 12,720 and 27,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,720 and 27,600 is: 59,886.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,720 : 27,600 = 27,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,720/27,600 = 27,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,720x = 27,600 × 27,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,720x = 761,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 761,760,000/12,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,886.79
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