Finding the Third Proportional to 12,441 and 17,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,441 and 17,712 is: 25,216.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,441 : 17,712 = 17,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,441/17,712 = 17,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,441x = 17,712 × 17,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,441x = 313,714,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,714,944/12,441 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,216.22
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