Finding the Third Proportional to 12,351 and 25,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,351 and 25,566 is: 52,920.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,351 : 25,566 = 25,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,351/25,566 = 25,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,351x = 25,566 × 25,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,351x = 653,620,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 653,620,356/12,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,920.44
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