Finding the Third Proportional to 12,251 and 18,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,251 and 18,286 is: 27,293.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,251 : 18,286 = 18,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,251/18,286 = 18,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,251x = 18,286 × 18,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,251x = 334,377,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 334,377,796/12,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,293.92
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