Finding the Third Proportional to 12,448 and 26,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,448 and 26,784 is: 57,630.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,448 : 26,784 = 26,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,448/26,784 = 26,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,448x = 26,784 × 26,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,448x = 717,382,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 717,382,656/12,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,630.35
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