Finding the Third Proportional to 13,276 and 27,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,276 and 27,912 is: 58,683.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,276 : 27,912 = 27,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,276/27,912 = 27,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,276x = 27,912 × 27,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,276x = 779,079,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 779,079,744/13,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,683.32
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