Finding the Third Proportional to 12,150 and 26,487
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,150 and 26,487 is: 57,741.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,150 : 26,487 = 26,487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,150/26,487 = 26,487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,150x = 26,487 × 26,487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,150x = 701,561,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,561,169/12,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,741.66
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