Finding the Third Proportional to 12,114 and 26,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,114 and 26,610 is: 58,452.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,114 : 26,610 = 26,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,114/26,610 = 26,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,114x = 26,610 × 26,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,114x = 708,092,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 708,092,100/12,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,452.38
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