Finding the Third Proportional to 12,140 and 24,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,140 and 24,726 is: 50,360.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,140 : 24,726 = 24,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,140/24,726 = 24,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,140x = 24,726 × 24,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,140x = 611,375,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 611,375,076/12,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,360.39
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