Finding the Third Proportional to 12,887.50 and 27,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,887.50 and 27,158 is: 57,230.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,887.50 : 27,158 = 27,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,887.50/27,158 = 27,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,887.50x = 27,158 × 27,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,887.50x = 737,556,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 737,556,964/12,887.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,230.41
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