Finding the Third Proportional to 12,762 and 18,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,762 and 18,657 is: 27,275.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,762 : 18,657 = 18,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,762/18,657 = 18,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,762x = 18,657 × 18,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,762x = 348,083,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 348,083,649/12,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,275.01
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