Finding the Third Proportional to 12,520 and 16,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,520 and 16,863 is: 22,712.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,520 : 16,863 = 16,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,520/16,863 = 16,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,520x = 16,863 × 16,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,520x = 284,360,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,360,769/12,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,712.52
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