Finding the Third Proportional to 12,132 and 22,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,132 and 22,716 is: 42,533.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,132 : 22,716 = 22,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,132/22,716 = 22,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,132x = 22,716 × 22,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,132x = 516,016,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,016,656/12,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,533.52
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