Finding the Third Proportional to 12,378 and 25,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,378 and 25,972 is: 54,495.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,378 : 25,972 = 25,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,378/25,972 = 25,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,378x = 25,972 × 25,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,378x = 674,544,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 674,544,784/12,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,495.46
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