Finding the Third Proportional to 11,892 and 26,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,892 and 26,052 is: 57,072.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,892 : 26,052 = 26,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,892/26,052 = 26,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,892x = 26,052 × 26,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,892x = 678,706,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 678,706,704/11,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,072.54
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