Finding the Third Proportional to 12,222 and 18,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,222 and 18,325 is: 27,475.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,222 : 18,325 = 18,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,222/18,325 = 18,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,222x = 18,325 × 18,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,222x = 335,805,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,805,625/12,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,475.51
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