Finding the Third Proportional to 11,982 and 25,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,982 and 25,593 is: 54,665.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,982 : 25,593 = 25,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,982/25,593 = 25,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,982x = 25,593 × 25,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,982x = 655,001,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 655,001,649/11,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,665.47
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