Finding the Third Proportional to 12,488 and 26,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,488 and 26,811 is: 57,561.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,488 : 26,811 = 26,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,488/26,811 = 26,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,488x = 26,811 × 26,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,488x = 718,829,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 718,829,721/12,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,561.64
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