Finding the Third Proportional to 12,372 and 18,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,372 and 18,582 is: 27,909.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,372 : 18,582 = 18,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,372/18,582 = 18,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,372x = 18,582 × 18,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,372x = 345,290,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,290,724/12,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,909.05
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