Finding the Third Proportional to 12,954 and 27,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,954 and 27,795 is: 59,638.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,954 : 27,795 = 27,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,954/27,795 = 27,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,954x = 27,795 × 27,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,954x = 772,562,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 772,562,025/12,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,638.88
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