Finding the Third Proportional to 12,461 and 18,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,461 and 18,327 is: 26,954.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,461 : 18,327 = 18,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,461/18,327 = 18,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,461x = 18,327 × 18,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,461x = 335,878,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,878,929/12,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,954.41
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