Finding the Third Proportional to 12,368 and 25,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,368 and 25,598 is: 52,980.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,368 : 25,598 = 25,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,368/25,598 = 25,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,368x = 25,598 × 25,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,368x = 655,257,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 655,257,604/12,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,980.08
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