Finding the Third Proportional to 11,970 and 25,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,970 and 25,569 is: 54,617.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,970 : 25,569 = 25,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,970/25,569 = 25,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,970x = 25,569 × 25,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,970x = 653,773,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 653,773,761/11,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,617.69
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