Finding the Third Proportional to 12,948 and 27,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,948 and 27,784 is: 59,619.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,948 : 27,784 = 27,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,948/27,784 = 27,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,948x = 27,784 × 27,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,948x = 771,950,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 771,950,656/12,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,619.30
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