Finding the Third Proportional to 12,000 and 26,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,000 and 26,160 is: 57,028.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,000 : 26,160 = 26,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,000/26,160 = 26,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,000x = 26,160 × 26,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,000x = 684,345,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 684,345,600/12,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,028.80
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