Finding the Third Proportional to 12,288 and 18,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,288 and 18,464 is: 27,744.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,288 : 18,464 = 18,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,288/18,464 = 18,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,288x = 18,464 × 18,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,288x = 340,919,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,919,296/12,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,744.08
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