Finding the Third Proportional to 12,208 and 18,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,208 and 18,312 is: 27,468
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,208 : 18,312 = 18,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,208/18,312 = 18,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,208x = 18,312 × 18,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,208x = 335,329,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,329,344/12,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,468
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