Finding the Third Proportional to 12,546 and 18,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,546 and 18,435 is: 27,088.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,546 : 18,435 = 18,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,546/18,435 = 18,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,546x = 18,435 × 18,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,546x = 339,849,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 339,849,225/12,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,088.25
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