Finding the Third Proportional to 12,379 and 26,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,379 and 26,054 is: 54,835.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,379 : 26,054 = 26,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,379/26,054 = 26,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,379x = 26,054 × 26,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,379x = 678,810,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 678,810,916/12,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,835.68
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