Finding the Third Proportional to 12,538 and 26,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,538 and 26,744 is: 57,045.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,538 : 26,744 = 26,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,538/26,744 = 26,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,538x = 26,744 × 26,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,538x = 715,241,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 715,241,536/12,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,045.90
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