Finding the Third Proportional to 12,966 and 18,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 12,966 and 18,348 is: 25,963.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,966 : 18,348 = 18,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,966/18,348 = 18,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,966x = 18,348 × 18,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,966x = 336,649,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,649,104/12,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,963.99
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