Finding the Third Proportional to 12,543 and 26,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,543 and 26,754 is: 57,065.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,543 : 26,754 = 26,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,543/26,754 = 26,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,543x = 26,754 × 26,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,543x = 715,776,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 715,776,516/12,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,065.81
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