Finding the Third Proportional to 12,955 and 27,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,955 and 27,754 is: 59,458.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,955 : 27,754 = 27,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,955/27,754 = 27,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,955x = 27,754 × 27,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,955x = 770,284,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 770,284,516/12,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 59,458.47
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