Finding the Third Proportional to 12,159 and 26,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,159 and 26,262 is: 56,722.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,159 : 26,262 = 26,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,159/26,262 = 26,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,159x = 26,262 × 26,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,159x = 689,692,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 689,692,644/12,159 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,722.81
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