Finding the Third Proportional to 12,168 and 26,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,168 and 26,278 is: 56,749.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,168 : 26,278 = 26,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,168/26,278 = 26,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,168x = 26,278 × 26,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,168x = 690,533,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 690,533,284/12,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,749.94
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