Finding the Third Proportional to 12,722 and 27,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,722 and 27,325 is: 58,690.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,722 : 27,325 = 27,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,722/27,325 = 27,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,722x = 27,325 × 27,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,722x = 746,655,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 746,655,625/12,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,690.11
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