Finding the Third Proportional to 12,280 and 28,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,280 and 28,652 is: 66,851.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,280 : 28,652 = 28,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,280/28,652 = 28,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,280x = 28,652 × 28,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,280x = 820,937,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 820,937,104/12,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,851.56
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