Finding the Third Proportional to 12,754 and 18,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,754 and 18,756 is: 27,582.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,754 : 18,756 = 18,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,754/18,756 = 18,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,754x = 18,756 × 18,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,754x = 351,787,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,787,536/12,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,582.53
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