Finding the Third Proportional to 13,470 and 27,769.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 13,470 and 27,769.50 is: 57,249.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,470 : 27,769.50 = 27,769.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,470/27,769.50 = 27,769.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,470x = 27,769.50 × 27,769.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,470x = 771,145,130.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 771,145,130.25/13,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,249.08
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