Finding the Third Proportional to 12,226 and 18,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,226 and 18,050 is: 26,648.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,226 : 18,050 = 18,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,226/18,050 = 18,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,226x = 18,050 × 18,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,226x = 325,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,802,500/12,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,648.33
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