Finding the Third Proportional to 12,942 and 27,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,942 and 27,580 is: 58,774.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,942 : 27,580 = 27,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,942/27,580 = 27,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,942x = 27,580 × 27,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,942x = 760,656,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 760,656,400/12,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,774.25
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