Finding the Third Proportional to 12,363 and 26,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,363 and 26,670 is: 57,533.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,363 : 26,670 = 26,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,363/26,670 = 26,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,363x = 26,670 × 26,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,363x = 711,288,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 711,288,900/12,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,533.68
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