Finding the Third Proportional to 12,288 and 26,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,288 and 26,496 is: 57,132
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,288 : 26,496 = 26,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,288/26,496 = 26,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,288x = 26,496 × 26,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,288x = 702,038,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,038,016/12,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,132
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