Finding the Third Proportional to 12,387 and 26,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,387 and 26,718 is: 57,629.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,387 : 26,718 = 26,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,387/26,718 = 26,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,387x = 26,718 × 26,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,387x = 713,851,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 713,851,524/12,387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,629.09
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