Finding the Third Proportional to 12,492 and 26,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,492 and 26,378 is: 55,699.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,492 : 26,378 = 26,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,492/26,378 = 26,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,492x = 26,378 × 26,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,492x = 695,798,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 695,798,884/12,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,699.56
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