Finding the Third Proportional to 12,080 and 14,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,080 and 14,276 is: 16,871.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,080 : 14,276 = 14,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,080/14,276 = 14,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,080x = 14,276 × 14,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,080x = 203,804,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,804,176/12,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,871.21
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