Finding the Third Proportional to 12,744 and 29,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,744 and 29,346 is: 67,575.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,744 : 29,346 = 29,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,744/29,346 = 29,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,744x = 29,346 × 29,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,744x = 861,187,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 861,187,716/12,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67,575.94
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