Finding the Third Proportional to 12,176 and 26,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,176 and 26,292 is: 56,773.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,176 : 26,292 = 26,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,176/26,292 = 26,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,176x = 26,292 × 26,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,176x = 691,269,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 691,269,264/12,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,773.10
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