Finding the Third Proportional to 12,372 and 29,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,372 and 29,176 is: 68,803.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,372 : 29,176 = 29,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,372/29,176 = 29,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,372x = 29,176 × 29,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,372x = 851,238,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 851,238,976/12,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,803.67
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