Finding the Third Proportional to 12,480 and 18,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,480 and 18,208 is: 26,565.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,480 : 18,208 = 18,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,480/18,208 = 18,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,480x = 18,208 × 18,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,480x = 331,531,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,531,264/12,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,565.01
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