Finding the Third Proportional to 12,136 and 24,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,136 and 24,602 is: 49,872.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,136 : 24,602 = 24,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,136/24,602 = 24,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,136x = 24,602 × 24,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,136x = 605,258,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 605,258,404/12,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 49,872.97
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