Finding the Third Proportional to 12,262 and 26,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,262 and 26,658 is: 57,955.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,262 : 26,658 = 26,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,262/26,658 = 26,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,262x = 26,658 × 26,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,262x = 710,648,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 710,648,964/12,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,955.39
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