Finding the Third Proportional to 11,950 and 19,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 11,950 and 19,140 is: 30,656.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,950 : 19,140 = 19,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,950/19,140 = 19,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,950x = 19,140 × 19,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,950x = 366,339,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 366,339,600/11,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,656.03
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