Finding the Third Proportional to 12,180 and 26,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,180 and 26,208 is: 56,392.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,180 : 26,208 = 26,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,180/26,208 = 26,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,180x = 26,208 × 26,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,180x = 686,859,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 686,859,264/12,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,392.39
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