Finding the Third Proportional to 12,600 and 17,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,600 and 17,793 is: 25,126.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,600 : 17,793 = 17,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,600/17,793 = 17,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,600x = 17,793 × 17,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,600x = 316,590,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,590,849/12,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,126.26
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