Finding the Third Proportional to 12,416 and 25,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,416 and 25,192 is: 51,114.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,416 : 25,192 = 25,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,416/25,192 = 25,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,416x = 25,192 × 25,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,416x = 634,636,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 634,636,864/12,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 51,114.44
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