Finding the Third Proportional to 12,422 and 18,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,422 and 18,685 is: 28,105.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,422 : 18,685 = 18,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,422/18,685 = 18,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,422x = 18,685 × 18,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,422x = 349,129,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 349,129,225/12,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 28,105.72
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