Finding the Third Proportional to 12,618 and 26,854.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,618 and 26,854.50 is: 57,153.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,618 : 26,854.50 = 26,854.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,618/26,854.50 = 26,854.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,618x = 26,854.50 × 26,854.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,618x = 721,164,170.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 721,164,170.25/12,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,153.60
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