Finding the Third Proportional to 12,152 and 18,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,152 and 18,208 is: 27,282.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,152 : 18,208 = 18,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,152/18,208 = 18,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,152x = 18,208 × 18,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,152x = 331,531,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,531,264/12,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,282.03
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