Finding the Third Proportional to 12,730 and 27,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,730 and 27,342 is: 58,726.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,730 : 27,342 = 27,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,730/27,342 = 27,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,730x = 27,342 × 27,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,730x = 747,584,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 747,584,964/12,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,726.23
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