Finding the Third Proportional to 12,754 and 27,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,754 and 27,028 is: 57,277.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,754 : 27,028 = 27,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,754/27,028 = 27,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,754x = 27,028 × 27,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,754x = 730,512,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 730,512,784/12,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,277.15
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