Finding the Third Proportional to 12,860 and 18,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,860 and 18,798 is: 27,477.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,860 : 18,798 = 18,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,860/18,798 = 18,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,860x = 18,798 × 18,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,860x = 353,364,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 353,364,804/12,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 27,477.82
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