Finding the Third Proportional to 12,122 and 18,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,122 and 18,423 is: 27,999.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,122 : 18,423 = 18,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,122/18,423 = 18,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,122x = 18,423 × 18,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,122x = 339,406,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,406,929/12,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,999.25
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