Finding the Third Proportional to 12,139 and 26,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,139 and 26,354 is: 57,215.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,139 : 26,354 = 26,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,139/26,354 = 26,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,139x = 26,354 × 26,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,139x = 694,533,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 694,533,316/12,139 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,215.04
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