Finding the Third Proportional to 12,290 and 18,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,290 and 18,467 is: 27,748.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,290 : 18,467 = 18,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,290/18,467 = 18,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,290x = 18,467 × 18,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,290x = 341,030,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 341,030,089/12,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,748.58
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