Finding the Third Proportional to 12,592 and 16,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,592 and 16,264 is: 21,006.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,592 : 16,264 = 16,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,592/16,264 = 16,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,592x = 16,264 × 16,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,592x = 264,517,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,517,696/12,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,006.81
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