Finding the Third Proportional to 12,724 and 27,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,724 and 27,329 is: 58,698.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,724 : 27,329 = 27,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,724/27,329 = 27,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,724x = 27,329 × 27,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,724x = 746,874,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 746,874,241/12,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,698.07
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