Finding the Third Proportional to 12,134 and 18,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,134 and 18,287 is: 27,560.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,134 : 18,287 = 18,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,134/18,287 = 18,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,134x = 18,287 × 18,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,134x = 334,414,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,414,369/12,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,560.11
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