Finding the Third Proportional to 12,537 and 26,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,537 and 26,482 is: 55,938.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,537 : 26,482 = 26,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,537/26,482 = 26,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,537x = 26,482 × 26,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,537x = 701,296,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,296,324/12,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,938.13
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