Finding the Third Proportional to 12,402 and 26,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,402 and 26,996 is: 58,763.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,402 : 26,996 = 26,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,402/26,996 = 26,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,402x = 26,996 × 26,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,402x = 728,784,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 728,784,016/12,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,763.43
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