Finding the Third Proportional to 12,376 and 25,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,376 and 25,772 is: 53,668.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,376 : 25,772 = 25,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,376/25,772 = 25,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,376x = 25,772 × 25,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,376x = 664,195,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 664,195,984/12,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,668.07
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